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Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Japanese-inspired · Main course · 25 min total

Savory ground beef cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served in crisp lettuce cups for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the beef. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the beef mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Leftover filling can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
• Use large, sturdy lettuce leaves like butter lettuce or romaine hearts for easier wrapping.

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