These high protein beef lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy meal option, packed with lean ground beef and fresh vegetables, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light and satisfying dish.
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add finely chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in diced red bell pepper and grated carrot. Cook for 2 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
Add low sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped green onions and cilantro.
To serve, spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves, folding them like wraps.
Serve immediately and enjoy your high protein beef lettuce wraps.