Classic Lean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful meal with these Classic Lean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps. This recipe features savory ground beef seasoned with ginger, garlic, and a delicious sauce, all served in crisp lettuce cups.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cooking oil avocado or canola recommended
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean or higher
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped (optional, or use 2 green onions, chopped)
- Large lettuce leaves Butter, Iceberg, or Romaine hearts
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or Tamari/Coconut Aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar/maple syrup
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- green onions chopped
- sesame seeds
- chopped peanuts
- Sriracha
- chili garlic sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Separate, wash, and thoroughly dry the lettuce leaves, then arrange them on a platter.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with cooking oil, then add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet after the beef is browned.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion to the beef mixture and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, then pour over the beef and aromatics, stirring to coat.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Taste the beef mixture and adjust seasonings as needed for flavor balance.
Serving
- Spoon the hot beef mixture into the prepared lettuce cups and garnish with your favorite fresh toppings; serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the aromatics. This recipe is also great for meal prep; simply store the beef mixture and lettuce separately, assembling just before serving.