Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful fusion of savory, sweet, and spicy. Wrapped in crisp lettuce, they offer a perfect balance of fresh and hearty, making them a quick, healthy meal option.
The ground beef is seasoned with bold Korean spices, creating a rich, mouthwatering filling. Paired with crunchy vegetables and a savory sauce, these wraps are both satisfying and refreshing, ideal for a light yet delicious meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until browned.
Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic, diced onion, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add the soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar (or honey), and rice vinegar to the beef mixture. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the seasoning. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the beef.
Step 4: Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large plate. Start by placing a spoonful of chopped kimchi on each lettuce leaf. Then add a portion of the seasoned beef mixture on top of the kimchi, followed by a few strips of cucumber, carrot, and a sprinkle of green onions. Add an extra dollop of gochujang or Ssamjang if desired.
Step 5: Garnish with more sesame seeds if you like, and serve immediately. To eat, fold the lettuce wraps like a taco, and enjoy!
Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps offer a perfect blend of flavor, texture, and freshness. With each bite, you experience a delightful mix of savory, spicy, and crunchy, making them a satisfying meal or snack.
Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves for the wrap
- additional sesame seeds for garnish
- extra Korean dipping sauce optional
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced onion, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar (or honey), and rice vinegar to the beef mixture. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the seasoning. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the beef.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large plate. Start by placing a spoonful of chopped kimchi on each lettuce leaf. Then add a portion of the seasoned beef mixture on top of the kimchi, followed by a few strips of cucumber, carrot, and a sprinkle of green onions. Add an extra dollop of gochujang or Ssamjang if desired.
- Garnish with more sesame seeds if you like, and serve immediately. To eat, fold the lettuce wraps like a taco, and enjoy!
