Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
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 (low carb, gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs ground beef, minced 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 weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and mix in 3 sliced green onions and 1/2 cup grated carrot.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Honey-Garlic Glazed Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps low carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb, gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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