Korean Style Beef Lettuce Wraps with Brown Rice

Get ready to wrap up some Korean-inspired deliciousness with our Korean Style Beef Lettuce Wraps! Picture this: juicy lean ground beef infused with flavors of soy, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, creating a mouthwatering sensation. As the beef sizzles, the aroma fills your kitchen, setting the stage for a flavor-packed meal. Scoop the savory beef onto crisp Bibb lettuce leaves, garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a burst of freshness and crunch. Don’t forget the side of fluffy brown rice to complete the feast! Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, these wraps are your ticket to an unforgettable dinner adventure!

Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sambal oelek (or ¼ tsp red pepper flakes)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced fine
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced fine
  • 1 ¼ lb lean ground beef
  • Bibb lettuce, for serving
  • Green onions, sliced, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for serving
  • 1 microwave packet brown rice, cooked to package directions

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients. Set aside.

In a large high sided saute pan or wok, over medium-high heat, add a little bit of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add in the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the beef up as you go until it is cooked through and a dark golden brown. Drain off excess fat. Add in the soy mixture and cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened up. Remove from the heat.

Spoon Korean Style Beef into the bibb lettuce cups, top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with brown rice.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Substitute ground beef for vegan crumbles or canned lentils.

Gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Want some green: Add some steamed broccoli in before adding in the sauce.