Lettuce Wrapped Beef Bites

Savory ground beef infused with ginger and soy, served in crisp butter lettuce cups for a fresh, low-carb, and flavorful meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 3
• Cuisine: East Asian
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Keto
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• savory
• stir-fry
• sauté
• fresh

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 0.25 yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoon sugar-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 head butter lettuce (leaves separated)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Finely dice 1/4 of a yellow onion, mince 1 clove garlic, and grate 1 teaspoon fresh ginger. Separate the leaves from 1 head of butter lettuce.
2. In a large skillet, cook 1 pound ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the diced yellow onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and the beef is fully browned.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar-free soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve the beef mixture in the butter lettuce cups. Garnish with optional 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Notes

For a little crunch, add 2 tablespoons of chopped water chestnuts to the beef mixture during the last minute of cooking.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 405
• Protein: 34.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
• Fat: 27.6 g
• Fiber: 1.2 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 11.2 g
• Sugar: 1.7 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg