Zesty Ginger-Lime Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Zesty Ginger-Lime Beef Lettuce Wraps are a light yet flavorful meal, featuring seasoned ground beef, crunchy water chestnuts, and a vibrant ginger-lime sauce, all served in crisp lettuce cups.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- small bowl
- whisk
- platter
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts drained and chopped
- 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves separated
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add diced onion, then stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes, then pour over the beef mixture and combine well.
- Fold in chopped water chestnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter and spoon the warm beef mixture into them.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts, serving immediately for guests to build their own wraps.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch more red pepper flakes to the sauce. Serving with a side of sriracha or sweet chili sauce is also a great option for those who enjoy more heat. Ensure your butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce leaves are well-chilled and crisp for the best texture contrast with the warm beef filling.