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Beef and lettuce wraps served on a plate with cucumber slices, carrots, and cilantro in a bright summer setting with orange juice.

Beef and Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor, these Beef and Lettuce Wraps are ready in just 20 minutes. Juicy ground beef is cooked with garlic, ginger, and savory Asian sauces, then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with fresh veggies. A quick, healthy, and low-carb meal perfect for dinner, appetizers, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine/iceberg, leaves separated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
  • ½ cucumber thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for heat

Method
 

  1. Prepare Lettuce: Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Set aside.
  2. Cook Beef: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add Flavor: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Season: Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to coat the beef. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Assemble Wraps: Place beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle cilantro on top and add chili flakes or sriracha if you like spice. Serve immediately.