These high protein beef lettuce wraps are a flavorful, low-carb meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Ground beef is cooked with savory spices and fresh vegetables, then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying and nutritious 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, grated
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 head butter lettuce (or iceberg lettuce), leaves separated and washed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in diced red bell pepper and grated carrot, cooking for 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, grated ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat.
To assemble, spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
Garnish each wrap with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy.