Beef Lettuce Wraps: A Simple and Delicious Snack
Enjoy these savory beef lettuce wraps, a delightful snack that combines a hint of sweetness with crunchy vegetables.
Equipment
- measuring cup
- skillet
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Lettuce Wrap Sauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Ground Beef Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken, turkey, pork, or bison
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 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 pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Boston Bibb lettuce or romaine or iceberg lettuce
- Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice, optional for serving
Instructions
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup and whisk until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Pour the sauce over the beef mixture, stir, and simmer until thickened.
- Mix in sliced green onions.
- Spoon the filling into lettuce wraps and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Boston Bibb lettuce is ideal for wraps but can be expensive; romaine or iceberg lettuce is a cost-effective alternative. The sauce can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.