Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Sweet and savory Korean-style beef wraps with a sticky honey-garlic glaze served in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh, handheld delight. This Korean-inspired beef recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3, thinly sliced green onions
• 12 leaves, washed and dried butter lettuce leaves
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup grated carrot

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef with a glossy glaze.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and mix in 3 sliced green onions and 1/2 cup grated carrot.
5. Step 5: Spoon warm beef mixture into 12 butter lettuce leaves, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately as fresh, handheld wraps.