Description
Savor the deliciousness of Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps, a versatile dish that combines juicy ground beef with fresh, crunchy veggies all wrapped up in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these wraps are not only easy to make but also a delightful way to enjoy a low-carb meal. Customize them with your favorite sauces and toppings for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped green onions; sauté until fragrant.
- Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced bell peppers along with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili sauce. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until well combined.
- Rinse lettuce leaves under cool water and pat dry carefully.
- Scoop generous portions of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and top with extra green onions if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg