in Korean Beef Salad Wraps Combine the best of both worlds by incorporating our house-made Korean-style ground beef wrapped in butter lettuce into a convenient handheld meal. Whether you’re looking for a tasty appetizer or a flavorful side dish, it’s sure to touch our hearts, and yours too.
I, like many of us, am crazy about Korean barbecue. The strong, bold flavors of garlic, ginger and soy mixed with charred, caramelized meat spoke to my soul. But let’s be real: Sometimes, we don’t have time for a full-on KBBQ session, or we want the same flavor but in a lighter form. These Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps are IT.
Are you new to making Korean-style beef? We’ll break it down for you below so that your cooking process is as easy as possible. Get ready for some major flavor and texture action!
- soy sauce, Essential in Korean cooking, soy sauce adds depth and umami to the dish. If you’re gluten-free, opt for tamari instead.
- rice vinegar , Sesame oil: They are used for pickling and flavoring vegetables and making delicious beef sauces.
- gochujang, You can’t eat Korean food without this spicy, fermented chili paste! It adds heat and an addictive depth of flavor.
- Ginger: Freshly grated ginger is best, but you can also use ground ginger if you have it.
- Ground beef: Use lean or thick beef depending on your preference.
- Green Onions: Thinly sliced ​​green onions add freshness to the wraps.
- Capsicum: Use any colors you like, but red or yellow add a nice pop.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: For a tangy, sour taste.
- Lettuce leaves: Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves make a perfect vessel to hold all the delicious fillings.
We recommend using ground beef, but ground pork, turkey, chicken, or plant-based ground will work as well. You can also use thinly sliced ​​chicken, pork, or beef if you like larger pieces of meat in your wraps. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Shrimp are also a great choice for a seafood twist on these wraps.
Some great choices include thinly sliced ​​cucumbers, bean sprouts, shredded cabbage or lettuce, and diced avocado. We also love adding kimchi for extra flavor!
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Making this Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe for meal prep?
You can do it. If you’re meal prepping for this recipe, keep the beef, lettuce, and vegetables separate until ready to serve. This will keep the salad from getting soggy and keep all the components fresh. When ready to eat, simply reheat the beef in the microwave or on the stove and assemble your lettuce wraps with the vegetables.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 3-4 days.
What to Serve with Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Upgrade these Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps to a complete and satisfying meal by pairing them with some delicious sides.
Fried rice is always a good option. Our Easy Instant Pot Fried Rice Or sticky rice There will be delicious-yummy options! add on our Cashew Crunch Edamame Salad, Spring Roll Salad Or Ginger Pea Salad For an extra refreshing crunch.
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Prepare the vegetables. Combine red chilli, carrot, rice vinegar, salt, sesame oil and lemon juice in a bowl and toss. Keep in the refrigerator.
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Next, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, gochujang, and ginger in a separate bowl. Cancel.
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Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until almost cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
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Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and reduce heat to low. Cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes.
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When the beef is cooked, move the beef to one side of the pan and the sauce to the other. Sprinkle cornstarch into sauce and whisk vigorously until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir the sauce and beef back together and cook slowly over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
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Remove from flame and add sesame seeds and green onions on top.
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Remove the vegetables from the refrigerator and add green onion and coriander to the vegetables, toss.
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Make lettuce wraps by filling each with ground beef and top with vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy.
- If you’re meal prepping for this recipe, keep the beef, lettuce, and vegetables separate until ready to serve.
- We recommend using ground beef, but ground pork, turkey, chicken, or plant-based ground will work as well.
Calories: 369 kilo calorie, Carbohydrates: 8 Yes, Protein: 22 Yes, thick: 28 Yes, Fiber: 2 Yes, Sugar: 4 Yes
Nutrition information is calculated automatically, so it should be used as an estimate only.
Photography: The photos in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.
