Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy low-carb dish, featuring marinated ground beef wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves with a burst of fresh vegetables. This dish offers a delightful combination of savory and spicy flavors, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground beef - 300 grams
  • Soy sauce - 30 ml
  • Sesame oil - 15 ml
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Brown sugar substitute - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Carrot - 1 small, julienned
  • Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
  • Lettuce leaves (Butter or Romaine) - 8 large leaves
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
  • Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar substitute. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated ground beef and cook for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked.
  3. Add chopped green onions, julienned carrot, and cucumber to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. To serve, take a lettuce leaf, spoon the beef mixture into the center, wrap it up, and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

KoreanLow CarbRice Dish