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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Heavenly Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Bursting with Flavor

Delicious Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps that are healthy, quick to make, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar/Coconut Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos or Tamari/Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or alternative proteins
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger fresh is best
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Ground Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds for garnish
For the Wraps
  • 8 leaves Boston Bibb Lettuce acts as the wrap
  • 1 cup Steamed White Rice or Cauliflower Rice, optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • measuring cup
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a measuring cup, combine maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk together, then mix in arrowroot powder until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add ground beef and break apart. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger to infused flavor. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add red bell pepper and shredded carrots, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Pour sauce over beef and vegetables, stirring well. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in green onions. Season with kosher salt and ground pepper. Spoon filling into lettuce leaves, garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust spice levels to your preference. Assemble wraps just before serving to maintain crispness.

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