Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
"No buns, no cheese, no mayo? This sounds so darn boring, doesn't it? But if you are looking for a light and refreshing appetizer during the grilling season, these beef lettuce wraps with a Korean twist will be a great choice. Why? Lets see. First of all, the ground beef is not cooked in a pan as a usual filling for lettuce wraps. Instead, we form the ground beef into patties for the grill. So if you plan to turn on the grill for a full meal, its so easy to throw the patties on it instead of getting an extra pan dirty on the stove."
Serves4
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 stems green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Avocado oil
- 8 curly green lettuce leaves or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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In a mixing bowl, combine the beef patties ingredients except for the avocado oil. Form into 8 long patties with both of your hands. Brush a little oil on the patties.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, covering loosely with foil.
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To serve, place the patties on lettuce leaves and top with kimchi and tomatoes. Garnish with sesame seeds. Wrap it up and enjoy!