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Overhead view of three Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps filled with savory beef, carrots, red pepper, green onions, and sesame seeds on a black plate over a rustic wood table.

Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Nesting Lane
Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a quick High Protein dinner ready in 30 minutes with 32 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Skillet
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Wooden Spoon
2 Small Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1¼ pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 can (8 ounce) water chestnut drained and finely chopped
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  • Stir the cornstarch and water in a separate small bowl until smooth.
  • Add the soy sauce mixture, cornstarch mixture, and water chestnuts to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in half of the green onions.
  • Spoon the beef mixture into the lettuce leaves. Top with shredded carrots, sesame seeds, and the remaining green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Size: 3 Lettuce Wraps

Tips and Tricks

Keep the lettuce dry - Pat washed lettuce leaves dry before filling them. Extra water can make the wraps slippery and dilute the sauce.
Choose sturdy leaves - Save the larger, cup-shaped lettuce leaves for wrapping. Smaller leaves can be doubled up if needed.
Prep ahead - The beef filling can be cooked ahead of time. Store the toppings and lettuce separately until serving.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store the cooked beef filling in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep the lettuce and toppings in separate containers.
Microwave - Reheat the beef filling in short intervals until heated through, then assemble the wraps with cold lettuce and toppings.
Stovetop - Warm the filling in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a small splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 32gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 792mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3705IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 5mg
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