Amazing 20-Minute Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Cups
Enjoy these vibrant Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Cups, a fantastic low-carb dinner option perfect for a quick, flavorful meal. Sasha brings her intuitive, bold flavors to this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to your preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef mixture to the skillet.
- Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in the 1/4 cup of water. Stir well and let the mixture simmer until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Spoon the cooked beef mixture into the center of each lettuce cup.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, flavorful dinner!
Notes
- For an extra kick, Sasha suggests adding a dash more chili garlic sauce during cooking.
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef if you prefer.
- Make sure your lettuce leaves are dry before filling for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 cups)
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate
