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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

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Indulge in a deliciously fresh and healthy dinner with this Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these wraps are quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and customizable toppings, they cater to everyone’s taste. Enjoy the satisfying crunch of butter lettuce enveloping a savory filling that’s full of flavor and nutrition. Whether you’re making them for a casual dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, these lettuce wraps will be a hit at your table!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • 3/4 cup sweet yellow onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup carrot (diced)
  • 1 can water chestnuts (diced, optional)
  • 11 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 head of butter lettuce
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons beef broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange juice concentrate
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice or cilantro lime cauliflower rice
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • Green onions (sliced)
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • Red onion (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
  2. Add diced onion and carrot; cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients; pour into skillet and mix well until thickened (about 1 minute).
  5. Serve by placing the beef mixture on butter lettuce leaves topped with cauliflower rice and desired garnishes.

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