Vietnamese-Inspired Beef Lettuce Wraps with Lime and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

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Light and refreshing ground beef wraps infused with lime juice, fresh mint, and crunchy vegetables, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a Whole30-friendly meal. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), butter lettuce leaves, carrot 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 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: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
12 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 small, julienned cucumber
1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for another minute to combine flavors, then remove from heat.
Step 3: Arrange 12 large butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each leaf with about 2-3 tbsp of the ground beef mixture.
Step 4: Top each wrap with julienned vegetables: 1 medium carrot, 1 small cucumber, and 1 medium red bell pepper, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint.
Step 5: Serve immediately, folding the lettuce around the filling for a fresh, Whole30-compliant Vietnamese-inspired wrap.