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korean beef lettuce wraps

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Tasty, light and easy to make, these wraps are a flavorful meal you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For korean beef lettuce wraps

  • SAUCE
  • 1/4 c
    hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    coconut sugar (substitute brown sugar)
  • 1 Tbsp
    mirin
  • 1 tsp
    sambal oelek
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger, minced (substitute 1/4 tsp. ground ginger)
  • 1 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    sesame seeds, toasted
  • MEAT
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1/2 c
    carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 c
    red peppers, diced
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 3 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 lg
    green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • WRAPS
  • 1
    head butter or boston lettuce, leaves separated and washed
  • 1 c
    jasmine rice, well-rinsed, drained and cooked

How To Make korean beef lettuce wraps

  • 1
    To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk until nicely blended and set aside.
  • 2
    To make the meat, add canola oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the carrots and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces; season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook halfway before adding the pressed garlic; cook until the meat is no longer pink.
  • 4
    Add the white parts of the green onions and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 5
    Drain the meat mixture in a colander and return to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, pour the sauce over and stir to coat; cook for 1 minute.
  • 6
    To make the wraps, scoop the cooked rice onto lettuce leaves before topping with beef mixture. Sprinkle on green parts of green onions and serve immediately.
  • 7
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