Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Lettuce Wraps
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1 lb. lean ground beef (90/10)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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½ white onion, thinly sliced
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1-2 carrots, julienned
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Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
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Sliced green onion, for garnish
→ For the Sauce
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¼ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
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1 tsp dark sesame oil
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, dark sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small measuring glass. Set aside.
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Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and crumble with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink and most liquid has evaporated.
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Add minced garlic, sliced onions, diced bell peppers, and julienned carrots to the skillet. Continue cooking until vegetables soften, about 3-4 minutes.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the ground beef mixture. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Spoon the beef mixture into butter lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced green onions.
# Helpful Notes:
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This quick meal comes together in just 20 minutes and is packed with protein and vegetables.