Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and shredded carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir well to mix.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet, tossing everything together to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and prepare to assemble your lettuce wraps.
- Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture into the center. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Storage & Reheating:
Store any leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Serve in fresh lettuce wraps for best texture. Variations:
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Add chopped water chestnuts for an extra crunch.
- Include sliced mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
- Top with Sriracha or chili sauce for a spicy kick.
Store any leftover beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. Serve in fresh lettuce wraps for best texture. Variations:
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Add chopped water chestnuts for an extra crunch.
- Include sliced mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
- Top with Sriracha or chili sauce for a spicy kick.
