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Ground Beef and Veggie Lettuce Wraps

Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal? These Ground Beef and Veggie Lettuce Wraps are the perfect solution! A nutritious twist on the classic stir-fry, this dish combines savory ground beef with colorful veggies in a savory, bold sauce, all served in crisp lettuce cups for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an appetizer for guests, this recipe is fun to eat and packed with wholesome ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious way to add more veggies to your day!

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Beef

30g Protein

Keto-Friendly

Ingredients

For Lettuce Wraps:

Fresh:

1 pound grass-fed ground beef

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 small onion, diced

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup finely chopped mushrooms

1 cup diced water chestnuts

1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli florets

1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated

Juice of one lime

Green onions, for garnish

Staple:

2 tablespoons avocado oil

2 tablespoons tamari

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon homemade hoisin sauce = mix equal parts coconut aminos, almond butter, and rice vinegar (teaspoon of each)

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

1 teaspoon salt (using Natural Redmond Real Salt)

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For Edamame:

Fresh:

1 pound frozen shelled edamame

2 garlic cloves, minced

Staple:

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon tamari

1/4 teaspoon salt (using Natural Redmond Real Salt)

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Sesame seeds, for garnish

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STAPLE INGREDIENTS

Cook the Ground Beef:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon(about 5 minutes).

2. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set beef aside.

Sauté the Veggies:

3. In the same skillet, add avocado oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

4. Add carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, and water chestnuts. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.

Prepare Edamame:

5. Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and edamame, cooking until warmed through but still bright green, about 2 minutes.

6. Stir in tamari and cook until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, season with salt, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and keep warm.

Combine and Season:

7. Return the beef to the skillet with vegetables.Add tamari sauce, sesame oil, homemade hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, fresh garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

8. Cook for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.

9. Finish with fresh lime juice and stir to combine.