These Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Cups make a light, cozy weeknight meal that still feels fresh and satisfying. The warm, sweet-savory beef tucks perfectly into crisp lettuce leaves for a simple dinner everyone can assemble at the table. Everything cooks fast, making it an easy go-to.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup finely diced carrot
- 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, stirring until the mixture is glossy and coated.
- Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the warm beef mixture into crisp butter lettuce leaves.
- Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Tip
For extra texture, add finely chopped water chestnuts right before simmering. They stay crunchy and blend seamlessly with the beef.
A simple, cozy dish, try making it for a quick weeknight dinner and pin it for later!
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Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Cups
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Light and cozy Teriyaki Beef Lettuce Cups with sweet-savory beef tucked into crisp lettuce.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp neutral oil
1 cup finely diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 cup finely diced carrot
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.
2. Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, carrot, and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
3. Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, stirring until the mixture is glossy and coated.
4. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Spoon the warm beef mixture into crisp butter lettuce leaves.
6. Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, mix in finely chopped water chestnuts right before simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American