Description
Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos, making mealtime enjoyable and fun. These wraps feature savory, seasoned ground beef nestled in crisp lettuce leaves, complemented by vibrant veggies for an explosion of flavor and texture. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, they are quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Gather and wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly; dry them gently.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), draining excess fat if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well.
- Fold in shredded carrots and sliced green onions, cooking for an additional couple of minutes until slightly softened.
- Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately with extra veggies as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg