Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground
  • 1 bunch Green onions
  • 1 head Lettuce

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce/tamari

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Sesame seeds

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil

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Ingredients

• 1 head lettuce (Bibb, Boston, and butter are great choices)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce/tamari
• 1 tbsp sesame oil; divided in half
• 3 cloves garlic; minced/grated
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional and to taste)
• 1 bunch green onions; divided between white and green parts
• 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Whisk in a bowl the brown sugar, soy sauce/tamari, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, finer, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
• In a wok or large skillet, brown the ground beef in 1/2 tbsp sesame oil.
• Add the white part of the green onions to the beef and continue cooking until the beef is done.
• Drain any rendered fat.
• Pour the sauce over the meat and allow it to reduce down; about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve in lettuce leaves or over rice.
• Sprinkle remaining green onions over each portion and garnish with sesame seeds if using.