Description
Fresh, flavorful, and fun to eat—these Savory Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are the perfect light meal or appetizer! Juicy, seasoned ground beef cooked with garlic, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy veggies. Ready in just 20 minutes for a healthy and delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- Butter or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
- Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
- Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves.
- Top with shredded carrots, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Meat Alternatives: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork for variety.
- Low-Carb Tip: These lettuce wraps are naturally low-carb and keto-friendly.
- Make It Spicy: Add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Prep Ahead: Cook the beef mixture in advance and assemble wraps when ready to serve.
- Toppings: Add crunchy toppings like chopped peanuts or crispy noodles for texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired