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Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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These Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy meal option packed with savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a tangy, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, they combine tender Boston Bibb lettuce leaves with a delightful filling enhanced by garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, finished with a garnish of sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a more substantial meal.

Ingredients

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Sauce:

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

Main Filling:

  • 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-inch pieces)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)

For Serving:

  • Boston Bibb lettuce leaves
  • Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (to taste, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a measuring cup, combine the maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until all ingredients are well blended. Add the arrowroot powder and whisk again until fully incorporated to avoid lumps.
  2. Cook the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it apart while cooking. Continue stirring until the beef is browned and no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant to infuse the beef with rich flavor.
  4. Cook vegetables: Add the finely diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables become tender yet retain a slight crunch.
  5. Add the sauce and simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir everything together well and allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly. Taste the mixture and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper as needed.
  6. Incorporate green onions: Stir in the sliced green onions until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  7. Assemble the wraps: Spoon the beef mixture into Boston Bibb lettuce leaves. Optionally, add steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice to each wrap for added texture and substance. Garnish with sesame seeds to finish. This recipe yields approximately 8 wraps without rice or about 12 wraps with rice.

Notes

  • Substitute maple syrup with brown sugar or coconut sugar if preferred.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • Cauliflower rice is a low-carb alternative to white rice, great for lighter meals.
  • Make sure to use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor.
  • These wraps can be prepared ahead by making the filling and storing separately from the lettuce leaves to prevent sogginess.
  • Add chopped peanuts or water chestnuts for extra crunch if desired.

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