Whether it’s a dinner party appetizer or a side dish, these tasty lettuce wraps are bursting with flavor and super versatile — easily swap in any lean protein (like chicken breast or shrimp) or fresh, crunchy veggie (like zucchini or carrots)! Naturally low in carbs, each wrap contains only 4 grams per serving. Want more crunch? Serve with roughly chopped peanuts.
Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Ingredients Directions Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until crumbled and browned. Add bell pepper and carrot; cook 1 minute. Combine soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir into beef; cook 1 minute until heated. Remove from heat, and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate meat mixture until chilled and ready to serve. Stir in green onions, cilantro and mint. Spoon heaping 1/2 cup beef mixture into center of each lettuce leaf. Note: If desired, lettuce can be chopped, served in a bowl and ground beef mixture spooned on top. Nutrition Information Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 lettuce leaves and 1 1/4 cups beef mixture Per serving: Calories: 189; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 424mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 32g Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 614mg; Iron: 18%; Vitamin A: 112%; Vitamin C: 9%; Calcium: 3%
