Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring savory ground beef coated in a spicy gochujang sauce, served in crisp lettuce wraps for a light, satisfying Korean-inspired meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 head lettuce, leaves separated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Cooking
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined to create a spicy, savory sauce.
- Heat the pan and cook beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat: If there is excess fat released from the beef, carefully drain it from the pan to prevent greasiness.
- Add sauce and simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked beef and stir to coat well. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly caramelizes and clings to the meat.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon generous portions of the flavorful beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves, using the leaves as wraps.
- Garnish and serve: Top each lettuce wrap with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add shredded carrots or cucumbers to the wraps for added crunch and freshness.
- Adjust the gochujang quantity to modify the spice level according to your preference.
- Use iceberg or butter lettuce for crisp, sturdy wraps that hold the filling well.
- For a low-carb option, omit any added sugars and use a sugar substitute if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
