Low-Carb Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Sesame Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Savory ground beef seasoned with classic Korean flavors served in crisp lettuce cups topped with a zesty sesame ginger sauce. This Korean-inspired low-carb recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, green onions, thinly sliced, 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 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 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 lb ground beef. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up meat with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 thinly sliced green onions to the skillet. Sauté together with the beef for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beef evenly.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tbsp water to create a light sesame ginger dressing.
5. Step 5: To serve, spoon the beef mixture into individual iceberg lettuce leaves and drizzle with the sesame ginger dressing. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for crunch and garnish.