Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves separated
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles. Drain excess fat if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the cooked beef and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until well incorporated.
- Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and top with shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
