Description
Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Cups are a delicious and healthy dish featuring marinated beef served in crisp lettuce leaves, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head of butter lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Add ground beef to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated beef until browned and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- To serve, spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some gochujang (Korean chili paste) to the marinade.
- These cups can be served with additional toppings like sliced cucumbers or carrots.
- Leftover beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ, Beef, Lettuce Cups, Healthy Recipe, Appetizer