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A close-up shot showcasing delicious Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Easy Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

These Asian-style ground beef lettuce wraps are a flavorful and healthy meal. Savory, umami-rich ground beef is combined with crunchy water chestnuts and crisp lettuce for a delightful textural contrast. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce optional
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 head of butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
  • Sesame seeds optional topping
  • Chopped peanuts optional topping
  • Hoisin sauce optional topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spoon
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), and sriracha (if using).
  5. Pour the sauce over the ground beef and stir to combine.
  6. Add diced water chestnuts and green onions to the skillet.
  7. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the ground beef is cooked through and the water chestnuts are heated.
  8. To serve, spoon the ground beef mixture into lettuce leaves.
  9. Top with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and a drizzle of hoisin sauce, if desired.

Notes

Adjust the level of spice or sweetness to your liking. For a spicier dish, add more sriracha or chili garlic sauce. You can also substitute brown sugar for honey. To prevent soggy lettuce, drain the excess grease from the beef and serve immediately. Leftover ground beef mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.