Lettuce Wraps

Submitted by Andi Longmeadow Farm

"A low carb treat"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves removed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons Splenda granular
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 cups cabbage, chopped

directions

1. Cook the ground beef and onions until they're done.
2. Mix together soy, sweetener, garlic, red pepper, ginger then pour over the ground beef.
3. Add cabbage.
4. Cook until cabbage is nice and soft or if you omit the cabbage, cook until soy sauce has pretty much evaporated.
5. Let it cool a bit.
6. Then to serve take a lettuce leaf and put some of the meat mixture in the middle and wrap it up.

Reviews

[Kathleen L.]

This has become a weekly favorite so I figured it should get the 5 stars it deserves! Of course, it can be modified according to what you have on hand. Sometimes I use fresh bean sprouts instead of cabbage or no cabbage at all. I cut the crushed red pepper to 1 tsp. for 1 1/2 lb ground beef and use 1/2 tsp dry ground ginger. We prefer romaine lettuce 'boats'. Thank you for a marvelous recipe!

 

[Debbwl]

A simple, healthy, scrumptious lunch that looked somewhat like an exotic flower when the butter lettuce is rolled at a slight slant. I did cut the crushed red pepper flakes just a bit as DH does not like too much heat. Thanks for the post.

 

[Ambervim]

Nice flavor!!! I only had romaine lettuce and that does not wrap well at all. Definitely use iceberg or a nice butter lettuce. Next time I make it, I will chop the cabbage much finer. I was out of fresh ginger and used ginger powder. The flavor was imparted nicely.

 

[mama smurf]

DELICIOUS! I made these using ground turkey and like Rita I made a slurry with some cornstarch and water. I did add some diced carrots and red pepper for a little more vegies. Will make these again. Made for March's Tag Game ~LaLechuga~ Lettuce and Diabetic Forum for March 2012.

 

[Rita1652]

Messy Fun Goodness!<br/>Used ground turkey, sauteed it in sesame oil. Added diced carrots and red bell pepper.<br/>I did add a slurry of water and cornstarch just so the mixture would stay together better in the lettuce wrap. Thanks!