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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Crisp lettuce wraps filled with savory ground beef, spices, and fresh vegetables, perfect for casual gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef use lean ground beef for a healthier option
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil toasted
For Serving
  • 8 leaves Lettuce leaves iceberg or butter
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs mint or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Chopped peanuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Carefully wash and dry your lettuce leaves until crisp.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and ginger into the skillet with the beef, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a dash of sesame oil. Stir well and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Spoon the savory beef mixture into each lettuce leaf.
  6. Top each wrap with diced green onions and shredded carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These wraps are a fun, interactive meal for family gatherings.

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