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Chloe

beef lettuce wraps

beef lettuce wraps recipe made easy at home. A vibrant, crunchy, and savory stir-fry served in crisp lettuce cups for a light yet satisfying meal. Ready in 30
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Marinade & Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 medium carrot julienned or finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
For Serving
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves separated, washed, and patted dry
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • optional sriracha or chili garlic sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened but still crisp.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the mixture. Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the green onions.
  5. Spoon the warm beef mixture into individual lettuce cups. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with optional sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side.