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Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

  • Author: Mollyyeh
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 lettuce wraps
  • Category: Appetizer / Light Meal
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Description

Flavor-packed lettuce wraps featuring seasoned ground beef with an Asian-inspired umami sauce, fresh vegetables, and crisp lettuce leaves—perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves, washed and separated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Stir in red bell pepper and shredded carrot; cook for another 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and Sriracha (if using). Pour sauce into skillet and stir to combine.
  6. Add cornstarch slurry; cook for another 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef mixture.
  7. Remove from heat. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, folding up like tacos or cups.
  8. Garnish each wrap with green onions, cilantro leaves, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
  9. Serve immediately and allow guests to assemble their own wraps if desired.

Notes

  • For a lower-fat option, substitute ground turkey or chicken.
  • Add diced water chestnuts or chopped mushrooms for extra crunch.
  • To make gluten-free, use tamari in place of soy sauce and check hoisin label or substitute with gluten‑free oyster or barbecue sauce.
  • Make it vegetarian by using crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of meat.
  • Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat and serve in wraps, rice bowls, or noodles.

Find it online: https://healthyhomeeats.com/asian-style-ground-beef-lettuce-wraps/