Healthy Low-Carb Asian Lettuce Wraps
If you enjoy Asian-inspired meals like we do, you will want to try these low-carb lettuce wraps. The romaine lettuce and broccoli slaw are fresh and crisp, the gochujang adds a hint of spice in the back of the throat, a little kick but not too spicy. The meat adds a crispy, crunchy, full-of-flavor element with a hint of acidity.
Make these easy, low-carb beef lettuce wraps in 20 minutes with Everything But the Bagel seasoning. A flavorful, Asian-inspired recipe for quick weeknight dinners. These wraps are not only delicious but also keto-friendly and packed with protein and fiber, making them a great choice for a healthy, low-carb dinner. I also topped the lettuce wraps with some Gochujang for added flavor.
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Best Served With: Lo Mein noodles, steamed vegetables, or a cucumber salad
• Estimated Calories: 344 calories in 2 lettuce wraps
• Serving size: 2 lettuce wraps
Why You Will Love This Keto-Friendly Lettuce Wraps Recipe
This easy healthy beef recipe is full of flavor. With only 344 calories in two lettuce wraps, it will be hard to stop at just two. This is another recipe that takes your normal, everyday comfort food, and elevates it. I added Everything but the Bagel seasoning as a salty, flavorful, topping. I opened up my cabinet and saw the Everything but the Bagel seasoning and thought that would be an interesting touch.
If you are trying to eat better like I am, this is a recipe you will want to try. I used 90/10 beef but you can also use ground turkey for a healthier alternative. Broccoli slaw and lettuce are your greens, I tend to lean towards a lower sodium or organic soy sauce, and then added small amounts of sesame oil and sweet chili sauce. Feel free to adjust or customize based on your likings. I also suggested some additional toppings below.
I just got over a 12-day stomach ache, lower abdomen, constant pain and I was miserable. Although my tests came back clean, it has really been a wake-up call with my health and I started being intentional with the things I was eating.
I eliminated some food from my diet as well as coffee (the ultimate culprit) and I started focusing more on greens and healthier options and alternatives. I am now taking prebiotic and probiotics everyday, removing protein bars and coffee from my diet, cutting back on soda, and focusing on a high-fiber and high-protein diet when and where I can.
The greens and slaw in this recipe as well as the low-sodium ingredients and lower saturated fat in the 90/10 beef put me right on track with how I want to be eating.
If You Enjoy Low-Carb Asian Recipes, You May Also Like
If you love Asian-inspired meals like we do, you may also want to try:
Easy Crispy Sweet Chili Beef
Easy Chicken Hibachi Bowl
Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Easy Korean Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients for Healthy Beef Lettuce Wraps
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This ingredient list is for 2 lettuce wraps:
• 2 Romaine Lettuce hearts
• 1/4 cup Broccoli Slaw
• *1 tsp Everything but the Bagel seasoning (Trader Joe's)
• 1 pound 90/10 ground beef (you can switch this out for ground turkey for a healthier alternative)
• *3 tbsp less sodium Soy Sauce or here is an Organic Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce option
• 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
• *2 tsp Gochujang (plus more to top - this comes as a two-pack)
• 2 tsp Sesame Oil
• 2 tsp Sweet Chili Sauce
Additional toppings:
• Peanuts
• Cilantro
• Bean sprouts
• Shredded cheese
• Sesame Oil
Step by Step Guide for Beef Lettuce Wraps
Step #1 Cook the ground beef
Spray a pan and add the pan to the stove. Turn the heat on to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook 5-7 minutes, until browned.
Step #2 Prepare the sauce
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, wine vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang and chili sauce. Stir to combine.
Step #3 Add the sauce to the ground beef
Move the temperature to low and slowly add the sauce to the ground beef. Stir.
Step #4 Piece together the low carb Asian-inspired lettuce wraps
Gather your lettuce hearts and add in the seasoned ground beef, top with the broccoli slaw, sprinkle on some Everything but the Bagel seasoning and drizzle more Gochujang. Feel free to top with peanuts, cilantro or bean sprouts.
If you want more of an Asian taco-style lettuce wrap like Kevin, you can top the ground beef with cheddar cheese and taco sauce. You can also add sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
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