Description
Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious low-carb meal that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh, crisp lettuce. These wraps are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a fun and flavorful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. With a delightful mix of textures and vibrant toppings, they promise to impress your family and friends while keeping dinner light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 large iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse the lettuce leaves under cold water and pat dry; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the soy sauce and mix well; let simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Scoop the beef mixture into lettuce leaves; top with green onions and peanuts.
- Serve immediately with any remaining toppings on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg