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Savory ground beef in crisp butter lettuce cups with shredded carrots and green onions
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High Protein Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.
  • Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  • Stir in the diced onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, and water chestnuts to the skillet.
  • Simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid has slightly reduced.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions and shredded carrots.
  • Spoon the beef mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf and serve immediately.