The Best Beef Lettuce Wraps (Low Carb)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
The Best Beef Lettuce Wraps (Low Carb)
Description
This recipe for The Best Beef Lettuce Wraps uses lean ground beef quickly cooked with a mixture of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, peanut sauce, and freshly grated ginger. These ingredients provide a rich umami background enhanced by a mild sweetness and warmth from the ginger. The cooked beef mixture is spooned into crisp large lettuce leaves, which add a fresh, crunchy texture contrasting the savory filling.
Additional toppings include thinly sliced bell peppers for crunch, chopped cilantro for brightness, and a drizzle of sriracha-spiced mayonnaise with extra peanut sauce. Finishing with a squeeze of lime juice adds acidity that balances the richness and adds vibrancy to the wraps.
These wraps serve well as a low-carb main dish or appetizer. They are assembled by the eater, making them interactive and customizable. The combination textures and flavors make for a satisfying yet light handheld meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 90% lean
- 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 6 lettuce large leaves
- 1 bell pepper slice into strips, medium
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise with sriracha
- 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat a pan over medium-high heat. Add in the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- When the beef is almost fully cooked, add in the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, 1/4 cup of peanut sauce, and the grated ginger. Stir to combine everything together.
- To assemble the beef lettuce wraps, place a lettuce leaf in the palm of your hand and top it with a bit of the seasoned beef and sliced bell pepper. Drizzle the wrap with a little sriracha mayo and peanut sauce. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle lime juice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3127IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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