Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional tacos, combining seasoned ground beef with vibrant vegetables, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. This healthy dish is not only satisfying but incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With a zesty sauce to drizzle on top, every bite bursts with flavor and freshness, ensuring that everyone at your table will be coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Dice the bell peppers and chop the green onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it into small pieces.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté until peppers soften (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar and Sriracha to create the sauce.
- Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves, drizzle with sauce, and top with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg