Beef Wrap Lettuce (Printable View)
Seasoned beef combined with fresh crisp lettuce and vegetables for a light, flavorful meal option.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables & Wrap
09 - 1 large head butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and washed
10 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
11 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Sauce (Optional)
14 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
15 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Pinch of salt
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
03 - Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and thoroughly cooked.
04 - Sprinkle ground cumin, smoked paprika, optional chili flakes, salt, and black pepper over the beef. Stir to combine and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Arrange washed lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon the cooked beef mixture into the center of each leaf.
06 - Top the beef with julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, cucumber, and chopped cilantro.
07 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle over the wraps or serve alongside.
08 - Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's guilt-free and genuinely delicious, so you never feel like you're missing out on flavor or satisfaction.
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes, making it perfect for weeknights when you want something that feels special but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
02 -
- Don't skip browning the beef properly; rushed browning results in steamed, pale meat that tastes like regret instead of a carefully seasoned dinner.
- The sauce makes this dish; Greek yogurt alone is boring, but Greek yogurt with lime and honey becomes something people ask for by name.
03 -
- Cook the beef mixture a few minutes ahead and let it rest; this prevents the lettuce from wilting immediately when you fill it, giving you time to plate everything beautifully.
- Make extra sauce and keep it in the fridge; it's incredible as a dip for vegetables, a spread for other wraps, or a dressing for leftover beef straight from the container at midnight.