Korean

Korean Beef Lettuce Cups

Korean Beef Lettuce Cups is a quick Korean recipe: about 20 minutes from start to finish, for 4 servings. The main ingredients are lean ground beef, butter lettuce and soy sauce. It is gluten-free and dairy-free. It is on the lighter side, at about 310 calories and 28 g of protein per serving.

Korean Beef Lettuce Cups, plated (AI-generated illustration)
Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
310 kcal

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Instructions

  1. Separate the butter lettuce leaves carefully, wash, and pat dry. Arrange on a serving platter.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking the meat apart, until browned.
  3. Add soy sauce and rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
  4. Spoon the beef mixture into the lettuce cups. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
310 kcal
Protein
28 g
Fat
16 g
Carbs
14 g

Approximate values for one serving.

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