Garlic-Ginger Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Juicy ground beef sautéed with garlic and ginger, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light Whole30-friendly handheld meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs coconut oil, ground beef (85/15), garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 lb ground beef (85/15)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp coconut aminos
2 green onions, sliced
8 large butter lettuce leaves, whole and washed
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned with no pink.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and evenly mixed throughout the beef.
Step 3: Pour 3 tbsp coconut aminos into the skillet and stir to coat all the beef. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 2 sliced green onions for freshness.
Step 5: Spoon the warm beef mixture evenly into 8 large butter lettuce leaves. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving as handheld wraps bursting with flavor.