Description
These easy Beef Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, flavorful, and healthy meal option combining savory ground beef with crisp lettuce and vibrant toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or light gatherings. Low-carb, nutrient-packed, and customizable, this recipe balances protein-rich beef with crunchy vegetables and aromatic flavors for a quick, family-friendly dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8–10 butter lettuce or Romaine leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the lettuce leaves gently and pat dry to prevent tearing. Finely chop garlic, ginger, and green onions, and grate the carrots. Have all ingredients ready before cooking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of sesame oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, cooking until browned and fully cooked.
- Flavor the Meat: Stir in soy sauce, green onions, grated carrot, and chopped water chestnuts. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Assemble the Wraps: Spoon the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf, folding them like little cups. Add optional toppings or garnishes as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose crisp lettuce varieties like butter lettuce or Romaine for sturdy wraps.
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef for a lighter meal.
- Use moderate amounts of filling to keep wraps easy to handle and neat.
- Add fresh herbs such as cilantro or mint to brighten flavors.
- Serve wraps immediately to prevent lettuce from wilting and maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximate)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef Lettuce Wraps, low carb, healthy dinner, quick meal, ground beef recipe, Asian wraps, gluten free, family friendly
