Savory Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Savory and flavorful ground beef wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, perfect for a fun meal. These wraps are packed with vegetables and a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 head butter or iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- to taste Sriracha or chili sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Introduce ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, then add diced bell pepper and chopped mushrooms.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce over the beef mixture, stir well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Serve in lettuce leaves, garnished with green onions and cilantro.
- Add Sriracha or chili sauce if desired before wrapping.
Notes
Serve with dipping sauces for an interactive dining experience.