Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Wraps

Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe videos

Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, deconstructed dish where savory, glazed beef is served in crisp lettuce cups instead of a tortilla or bun. The filling typically consists of ground or thinly sliced beef cooked in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, often accompanied by crunchy vegetables like water chestnuts, carrots, and onions. This popular dish draws inspiration from Japanese-American fusion cuisine, offering a lighter, low-carb alternative to traditional burgers or tacos.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, with the lettuce providing a fresh, fiber-rich vessel instead of a starchy bun or wrap. It's a good source of iron and B vitamins from the beef, while the vegetables add vitamins A and C. A typical serving of two to three wraps contains roughly 350-450 calories, depending on the cut of beef and the amount of teriyaki sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	890 mg
Potassium	480 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Zinc	5.5 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	75 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Phosphorus	250 mg

Per 1 serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The concept of wrapping food in lettuce is a global tradition, but this version cleverly pairs it with the iconic Japanese teriyaki glaze, creating a satisfying East-meets-West fusion. Nutritionally, it's a great example of how swapping a single ingredient (the bun) can dramatically reduce a meal's carbohydrate content while increasing its vegetable intake.