Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

A lighter and healthier alternative to tacos, featuring flavorful Korean BBQ beef served in crisp lettuce cups with a creamy and savory peanut sauce.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

585 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.84/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack

Cuisine:

Mexican•American

Main Ingredient:

Beef

Cooking Style:

Grilling

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbBeef sirloin or ribeye(Thinly sliced against the grain)

£8.00

3tbspSoy sauce(Use tamari for gluten-free)

£0.15

2tbspBrown sugar

£0.05

1tbspSesame oil

£0.20

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tspGinger(Grated)

£0.08

1tbspGochujang (Korean chili paste)(Adjust to taste for spiciness)

£0.30

1tbspRice vinegar

£0.10

0.3tspGround black pepper

£0.02

0.3cupPeanut butter(Creamy)

£0.30

1tbspSoy sauce(Use tamari for gluten-free)

£0.15

1tbspRice vinegar

£0.10

1tbspHoney

£0.25

1tspSesame oil

£0.20

2tbspWater(To thin the sauce)

1headLarge lettuce leaves(Butter lettuce, romaine, or Boston lettuce)

£1.00

2stalksGreen onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish)

£0.30

1tspSesame seeds(For garnish)

£0.05

Total Cost

£11.35

£2.84 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang, rice vinegar, and black pepper. This is your marinade.
2.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3.
While the beef is marinating, prepare the peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
4.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef to the skillet in a single layer (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding).
5.
Cook the beef for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
6.
To assemble the lettuce wraps, place a spoonful of the cooked Korean BBQ beef into each lettuce leaf.
7.
Drizzle the peanut sauce over the beef and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
8.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (280g)

585 kcal / 2447 kJ

Carbs

24g

9% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

42g

84% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

16 g

18% of RDA

Sodium

1150 mg

50% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For spicier wraps, add more gochujang to the marinade.

You can add other toppings like shredded carrots, bean sprouts, or kimchi to the lettuce wraps.

Make sure the beef is sliced very thinly for best results. Partially freezing the beef for 15 minutes before slicing can make this easier.

The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet or wok

Small bowl

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Chef's Tips

For spicier wraps, add more gochujang to the marinade.

You can add other toppings like shredded carrots, bean sprouts, or kimchi to the lettuce wraps.

Make sure the beef is sliced very thinly for best results. Partially freezing the beef for 15 minutes before slicing can make this easier.

The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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