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Korean BBQ Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Delicious and savory Korean BBQ ground beef served in fresh lettuce wraps, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20 for flavor
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 scallions green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated
  • 1 cup shredded carrots optional
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Filling
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger, saut? for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a portion of the beef filling into the center.
  2. Top with shredded carrots and cucumber if desired.
  3. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These wraps can be customized with additional toppings like kimchi or sliced radishes.

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