Honey-Soy Beef Lettuce Cups
Honey-Soy Beef Lettuce Cups are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves. This dish features tender ground beef marinated in a honey-soy glaze, topped with fresh green onions for a burst of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these cups come together quickly and are sure to impress with their vibrant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 4 cups) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 8 large butter or romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Mince garlic, ginger, and chop green onions.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Add soy sauce and honey; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Build your cups: Spoon beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and top with green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Experiment with different proteins like chicken or tofu for variety. Add crunchy peanuts or cashews for extra texture.