Korean Glazed Beef Lettuce Wraps

Name: Korean Glazed Beef Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (90% lean); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced); 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 green onions (thinly sliced); 1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated); 0.5 cup carrots (shredded); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Savory-sweet minced beef sautéed with ginger, garlic, and scallions, served in crisp butter lettuce cups with shredded carrots.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $7.67/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Carb

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 green onions (thinly sliced)
1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated)
0.5 cup carrots (shredded)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger, breaking up the beef as it browns for 6 minutes.
Stir in 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, simmering for 2 minutes until the sauce glazes the meat.
Remove the skillet from heat and toss in 2 sliced green onions.
Spoon the seasoned warm beef mixture into 8 separated butter lettuce leaves, top each with 1/2 cup total shredded carrots, and garnish with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Pack the cooked beef in a reheat-safe container and keep the washed lettuce leaves and shredded carrots in a separate bag with a paper towel to stay crisp.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 526
Protein: 49.4 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fat: 29.4 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Sodium: 1046 mg
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Sugar: 8.4 g
Cholesterol: 146 mg