Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps – Healthy & Easy
These Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are loaded with savory, garlicky beef, crunchy veggies, and bold umami flavors — all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh, low-carb dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes or Sriracha
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
- Butter lettuce or romaine hearts (for wraps)
- Toppings: shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, green onions, crushed peanuts, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Prep toppings and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
- Add beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, sesame oil, and optional chili. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Spoon beef into lettuce leaves. Add toppings and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or tofu for variations.
- Store beef filling separately for meal prep.
- Great served warm or chilled.