Description

Quick, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, these Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are perfect for a weeknight dinner, healthy lunch, or light appetizer. With seasoned beef, crunchy vegetables, and crisp lettuce leaves, this easy recipe is low-carb, meal-prep friendly, and family-approved. If you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, healthy snack recipes, or just need a fun new food idea — this dish checks all the boxes!

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

1 head butter lettuce or romaine, separated into leaves

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles.

2. Add garlic and ginger, stir, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Let everything simmer for 3–5 minutes so the beef absorbs the flavors.

4. Toss in the shredded carrots and sliced bell peppers, and stir briefly to heat without losing crunch.

5. Spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves.

6. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

7. Serve immediately and let everyone build their own wraps.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure hoisin is gluten-free.

Ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives work well if you’re looking to swap out the beef.

Assemble the wraps right before serving to keep the lettuce crisp and prevent sogginess.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2–3 wraps
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: quick dinner, healthy snack, low-carb, lettuce wraps, easy recipe