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Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy these flavorful Korean beef lettuce wraps, packed with savory marinated beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 pieces sirloin or ribeye steaks (500gā€“600g, thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Ā½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium sweet apple, grated (no need to peel)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., avocado, rapeseed)

Vegetables

  • 16ā€“20 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • ā…“ cucumber chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 spring onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp toasted peanuts (optional)

Instructions 

  • Freeze steaks for 30 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  • Mix sliced beef with soy, gochujang, ginger, sugar, mirin, garlic, pepper, apple, and sesame oil; marinate 3-4 hours.
  • Cook beef in a skillet with oil for 5 minutes until caramelized.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves, fill with beef, and top with vegetables, sesame seeds, and peanuts.
  • Serve immediately with wraps.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the peanuts before adding.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Beef, Lettuce Wraps