Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- Sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ –½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper finely diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Boston bibb or butter lettuce leaves
- Steamed white rice or cauliflower rice optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the diced bell pepper and shredded carrots. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Stir in the sliced green onions and remove from heat.
- Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with rice or cauliflower rice if desired.
Notes
These Asian-style ground beef lettuce wraps are quick, healthy, and packed with bold ginger-garlic flavor. Perfect for a low-carb dinner, easy weeknight meal, or meal-prep lunch, they deliver classic takeout taste at home in under 30 minutes.