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Healthy ground beef lettuce wraps

Juicy Healthy Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps for a Guilt-Free Feast

Enjoy these Healthy Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps that transform your meal with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Filling

  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or sesame oil for added flavor
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper (diced) can substitute zucchini
  • 1 cup Carrots (shredded) can replace with shredded cabbage
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is ideal, powder works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) fresh preferred, ground is okay
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced) substitute with chives for milder flavor

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos or soy sauce if gluten isn't an issue
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup can use honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar works well
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil may be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder or cornstarch as a replacement

For Wrapping and Garnishing

  • 1 head Boston Bibb Lettuce Leaves iceberg or butter lettuce can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional for garnish

Instructions
 

How to Make Healthy Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

  • Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and arrowroot powder until smooth.
  • Heat the Oil: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Mix in Vegetables: Add diced bell pepper and shredded carrots, stirring until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Combine Sauce with Filling: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring well, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Prepare for Serving: Stir in sliced green onions, scoop filling into lettuce leaves, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with optional diced avocado on top for extra creaminess. Store filling separately to maintain the freshness of lettuce leaves.
Keyword easy dinner, guilt-free feast, healthy ground beef lettuce wraps, low-carb meal, Meal Prep, Quick Recipe