Description
These Asian-Inspired Ginger Beef Lettuce Wraps make a simple and delicious protein dinner. Ground beef sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, and crisp red bell pepper creates a healthy ground beef filling perfect for light and flavorful Beef Lettuce Wraps. Enjoy a health dinner option that’s quick to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions to the beef. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat and spoon the beef mixture into washed and separated iceberg lettuce leaves to serve.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a dash of crushed red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg