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Korean beef lettuce wraps in a wide horizontal shot, crisp green lettuce cups filled with glossy beef, green onions and sesame seeds, on a light platter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Crisp lettuce cups topped with Korean-style beef and sweet and savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef with the garlic over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, then simmer until glossy.
  3. Spoon the beef into individual lettuce leaves.
  4. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  5. Serve right away while the lettuce is crisp.

Notes

Add a squirt of sriracha for guests who like a little heat.