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    Home » Quick and Easy Dinner

    Easy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

    Published: Oct 4, 2018 · Modified: Mar 16, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Ground beef lettuce wraps are a perfect recipe for weeknights because they're simple, easy and can be made in less than twenty minutes. Use this Korean beef recipe for a quick meal that everyone loves.
    Table Of Contents:
    • Why is this Korean beef lettuce wrap recipe a winner?
    • Instructions
    • What kind of lettuce should I use?
    • Serving suggestions
    • Notes and tips for this Korean ground beef recipe
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Why is this Korean beef lettuce wrap recipe a winner?

    Ground beef lettuce wraps are a perfect recipe for weeknights because they're simple, easy and can be made in less than twenty minutes. Use this Korean beef recipe for a quick meal that everyone loves. If you love our Korean beef and rice and Korean beef nachos, you're going to devour these ground beef lettuce wraps made with Korean flavors. I'm all for simple recipes that are tasty and quick, and this delicious ground beef recipe is no exception.​ Note that this Korean beef recipe features lettuce instead of white rice, which can have health benefits.

    For this Korean lettuce wraps you need lettuce, brown sugar, beef, oil, onion, garlic and soy sauce.

    Instructions

    Start with sautéing onions, garlic and ginger then brown the ground beef in the same pan. Add in brown sugar and low sodium soy sauce and once every ingredient is completely combined, turn the heat off and fill lettuce leaves with Korean ground beef and top with sesame seeds.  I use low sodium soy sauce, rather than regular soy sauce, to make it a little healthier.

    To make Korean ground beef recipe, saute onion and ground beef with garlic and then add soy sauce and sugar.

    What kind of lettuce should I use?

    I love using butter lettuce because it's large enough to be handled and it's easy to roll. You can also use iceberg lettuce but it's a bit crisper so it's possible that it might break while wrapping.

    Serving suggestions

    We usually have these Asian beef lettuce wraps as a meal for dinner or a light lunch but if you're serving them as a part of a larger meal, you can serve them with honey sesame chicken, shrimp noodle salad or honey sriracha meatballs. Trust me, these lettuce wraps would go perfectly with just about any Asian-inspired dishes you have in mind.

    These delicious ground beef lettuce wraps are also great appetizer for parties and gatherings. Lettuce wraps are always a favorite because they're so versatile, easy and light. Kids and adults both love them, so you could call them a family favorite.

    These Korean beef lettuce wraps are great as appetizers or main dishes.

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    Notes and tips for this Korean ground beef recipe

    • This recipe calls for one diced onion but you can add more if needed. Onion gives a great flavor to the ground beef and pairs very well with minced garlic and ginger.
    • You can add different vegetables such as broccoli, green onion, water chestnuts or mushrooms.
    • Try to use lean ground beef, rather than high fat beef. The leaner the beef, the tastier the lettuce wraps.
    • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
    Ground beef lettuce wraps are so easy and simple to make.

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Easy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Ground beef lettuce wraps are great for weeknights because they're simple, easy and can be made in less than twenty minutes.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 300 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil
    • 1 onion diced
    • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 8 butter lettuce leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Heat Mazola corn oil in a skillet over medium heat. 
    • Saute onion until olden brown. Add in garlic and ginger and stir well. 
    • Add ground beef and brown it completely. 
    • Add in soy sauce and brown sugar. Cook for another 2 minutes until the flavors are combined. 
    • Top the lettuce leaves with Korean ground beef and sesame seeds and serve immediately. 

    Notes

    • You can add other vegetables such as carrots, broccoli and water chestnuts to this recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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    1. Cina

      May 07, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and its absolutely delicious. I added rice in my wrap as well though. Thank you for this quick easy delicious meal.

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      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        May 08, 2019 at 6:10 am

        Glad you like it Cina! Love the idea of adding rice to the dish!

        Reply
    2. Julie

      October 22, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I think I could eat every single one of those lettuce wraps. I just love the flavors you've used. They'd make a great appetizer or meal!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 23, 2018 at 2:58 pm

        Thank you Julie! We love these beef lettuce wraps!

        Reply
    3. Jenn

      October 22, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      The garlic-ginger-soy sauce combo here is perfecto! Love this as an easy peasy appetizer or a light lunch!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 22, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        Thank you Jenn! These lettuce wraps are a family favorite!

        Reply

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