ground beef lettuce wraps
These delicious ground beef lettuce wraps are a healthy and flavorful option for a quick meal or appetizer. Packed with seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables, they are low in calories and high in taste.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or 2 medium carrots
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce leaves separated
- optional toppings chopped green onions, shredded cabbage, or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes or until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Mix in the chopped bell pepper and shredded carrots, stirring until they are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring to combine evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- To serve, spoon the beef mixture into a lettuce leaf and top with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference, such as adding mushrooms or zucchini.
For an extra kick, you can add sriracha or chili flakes to the beef mixture.