Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Enjoy delicious Asian flavors in these Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps! This appetizer or main is loaded with tasty lean ground beef, sautéed shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic, all tossed in a mouthwatering sauce and spooned into lettuce leaves.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 90% lean
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce or reduced-sodium
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Gochujang Korean chili sauce, more if desired
- 10 leaves butter lettuce, Boston and iceberg lettuce will also work
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the minced garlic, shredded carrots, and diced red bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes or until the vegetables soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and Korean chili sauce. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- To serve, add ¼ cup of the beef mixture to a large leaf of lettuce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2306IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
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