Description
These lean ground beef lettuce wraps are light, flavorful, and comforting. Made with simple ingredients and fresh lettuce, they are perfect for a healthy family meal that still feels warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 head butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Store the cooked beef filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep lettuce separate for best texture. You can add chili flakes for heat or swap soy sauce for coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg