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Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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These Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful, quick, and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. Featuring ground beef simmered in a savory and slightly sweet sauce made from maple syrup, coconut aminos, and fresh aromatics, these wraps are served in crisp Boston Bibb lettuce leaves for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Optional rice or cauliflower rice can be added for a more filling dish.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (8 wraps without rice, 12 wraps with rice)

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar, or coconut sugar)
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos (or tamari, or soy sauce)
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

Main:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 4 whole green onions (sliced into 1” pieces)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Ground pepper (to taste)
  • Sesame seeds (to taste, for garnish)
  • Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
  • Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: Combine the maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a measuring cup. Whisk thoroughly until blended. Then, add the arrowroot powder and whisk again until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break it up, until the beef is completely browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking continuously until they become very fragrant, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Cook vegetables: Add the finely diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender but still have some bite, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the skillet contents and stir well to combine. Let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding kosher salt and ground pepper as needed.
  6. Add green onions: Finally, stir in the sliced green onions, mixing thoroughly to incorporate their fresh flavor.
  7. Serve: Spoon the ground beef mixture into Boston Bibb lettuce leaves to form wraps. Garnish each wrap with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve with steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice if desired. This recipe makes about 8 wraps without rice, or 12 wraps with rice.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with crumbled tofu or finely chopped mushrooms.
  • Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red pepper flakes or omit them for milder flavor.
  • If you do not have arrowroot powder, cornstarch works well as a thickening agent.
  • Boston Bibb lettuce is preferred for the wraps due to its soft texture, but butter lettuce or romaine leaves can be good alternatives.
  • Leftover filling keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on stovetop or microwave.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/asian-style-ground-beef-lettuce-wraps-recipe/