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Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

These Asian-style ground beef lettuce wraps are a quick and healthy meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ground beef is cooked with savory Asian flavors and served in crisp lettuce leaves, making a deliciously satisfying dish that's fun to eat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or frying pan
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 serving platter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional, for heat
  • 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce for wraps
  • green onions, sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Drain excess fat if necessary, then add the minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped onion, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the shredded carrots, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
  • While the beef mixture cooks, gently separate the leaves from the head of lettuce and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • To serve, spoon some of the beef mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with sliced green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy wrapping the mixture in the fresh lettuce!

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha according to your taste.
Feel free to customize the filling by adding vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, or any other preferred veggies.
Leftover filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and can be eaten on its own or used in other dishes.