Description
Quick and satisfying ground beef lettuce wraps perfect for busy weeknights, offering a burst of flavor and a fun dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lettuce leaves (e.g., Romaine or Butter lettuce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in bell pepper and grated carrot, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves, wrap, and enjoy!
Notes
Customize spice levels and toppings based on personal preference. Prep ahead of time for quicker meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lettuce wraps, ground beef, quick meals, family dinner, healthy dinner