Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Asian-style ground beef lettuce wraps are quick to make, packed with flavor, and incredibly satisfying. The combination of savory beef, fresh veggies, and a flavorful sauce creates a perfect balance of taste and texture. The crisp lettuce wraps provide the perfect vessel for the savory filling, making these wraps light yet hearty. Plus, you can easily customize them with different toppings like chopped peanuts, cilantro, or a drizzle of hoisin sauce to make them your own!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

• ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

• ½ cup water chestnuts, chopped (for crunch)

• ½ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)

• 1 carrot, julienned or shredded

• 1 cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

• 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce (for wrapping)

• Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)

• Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

Directions

1. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil (or sesame oil) over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

2. Add the Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil (if using), and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Add the chopped water chestnuts and cook for another 1-2 minutes for added crunch.

4. Prepare the Lettuce Wraps: While the beef mixture is cooking, separate the lettuce leaves, trying to keep them as intact as possible to serve as wraps. You can rinse and dry the leaves if needed.

5. Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture onto each lettuce leaf, about 2-3 tablespoons per leaf, depending on their size. Top with shredded carrots, chopped green onions, cucumber slices (optional), cilantro, and chopped peanuts for crunch and garnish.

6. Serve: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately, either as a light meal or as an appetizer. You can also serve them with extra hoisin sauce or soy sauce on the side for dipping.

Enjoy!

These delicious and healthy Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are ready to enjoy! Perfect for a fresh and flavorful meal that’s light but filling.

Servings and Timing

• Servings: 4-6 (depending on how many wraps you serve per person)

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 15 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes

Variations

• Add More Vegetables: For extra nutrients, add other veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms to the beef mixture.

• Make it Spicy: Add a few dashes of sriracha or a chopped chili pepper to the beef mixture for some heat.

• Use Ground Chicken : You can swap the ground beef for ground chicken for a leaner version of this dish.

• Lettuce Alternatives: If you don’t have or prefer lettuce, you can use cabbage leaves for wrapping, or even serve the filling over a bed of rice.

Storage/Reheating

• Storage: Store any leftover ground beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

• Reheating: Reheat the filling in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. It can be served again in fresh lettuce leaves.

FAQs

Can I make the beef mixture ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the beef mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Simply reheat it before serving in fresh lettuce wraps.

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey is a great leaner alternative to ground beef. It will work well with the seasonings and provide a slightly lighter option.

How can I make this dish vegetarian?

To make vegetarian lettuce wraps, substitute the ground beef with plant-based ground meat, tofu, or mushrooms for a similar texture and flavor profile.

Can I freeze the leftover filling?

Yes, you can freeze the cooked beef mixture for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight and warm it up on the stove before serving.

Conclusion

Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients together in one tasty dish. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, these wraps are a great way to enjoy the flavors of Asian cuisine without all the carbs. With their savory filling and crisp lettuce wraps, these wraps are a guaranteed hit for any occasion! Enjoy this fun and flavorful meal with family and friends!

Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

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• Author: Alice
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 servings
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and flavorful dish, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. With savory ground beef, a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crunchy water chestnuts, all wrapped in crisp lettuce, these wraps are a fun and satisfying way to enjoy bold Asian flavors. Customize them with your favorite toppings like cilantro, peanuts, and hoisin sauce for a fresh, low-carb treat.

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Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

• ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

• ½ cup water chestnuts, chopped (for crunch)

• ½ cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)

• 1 carrot, julienned or shredded

• 1 cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

• 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce (for wrapping)

• Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)

• Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the Ground Beef:

1. Heat the Oil:
   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil (or sesame oil) over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

2. Add the Aromatics:
   Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the Sauces and Seasonings:
   Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil (if using), and brown sugar. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4. Add the Water Chestnuts:
   Add the chopped water chestnuts and cook for another 1-2 minutes for added crunch.

Prepare the Lettuce Wraps:

1. Prepare Lettuce Leaves:
   While the beef mixture is cooking, separate the lettuce leaves, keeping them as intact as possible to serve as wraps. Rinse and dry the leaves if needed.

Assemble the Wraps:

1. Fill the Lettuce:
   Spoon the cooked ground beef mixture onto each lettuce leaf, about 2-3 tablespoons per leaf, depending on their size.

2. Add Toppings:
   Top with shredded carrots, chopped green onions, cucumber slices (optional), cilantro, and chopped peanuts for extra crunch and garnish.

Serve:

1. Serve Immediately:
   Serve the lettuce wraps immediately as a light meal or appetizer. You can also serve with extra hoisin sauce or soy sauce on the side for dipping.

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Notes

Add More Vegetables: For extra nutrients, add other veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms to the beef mixture.Make it Spicy: Add a few dashes of sriracha or a chopped chili pepper to the beef mixture for some heat.Use Ground Chicken : Swap the ground beef for ground chicken for a leaner version of this dish. for a leanLettuce Alternatives: If you don’t have or prefer lettuce, you can use cabbage leaves for wrapping, or even serve the filling over a bed of rice.