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Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps

Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps for a Flavor-Packed Dinner

Experience the bold flavors of Korean BBQ with these customizable beef lettuce wraps, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb Skirt Steak or flank steak or sirloin
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey, coconut sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil toasted for deeper flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves or garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger or ground ginger
  • 1 small Grated Onion or shallots
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang or Korean chili flakes; optional
For the Wraps
  • 8 leaves Iceberg Lettuce or butter or romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice or brown rice, quinoa
  • 2 cups Broccoli or any quick-cooking vegetable
  • 2 stalks Green Onions for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds toasted for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet or grill pan
  • pot for steaming

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking Beef
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated onion. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add gochujang and skirt steak, cover, and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. Add marinated skirt steak in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
Preparing Rice and Broccoli
  1. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  2. Steam or sauté broccoli until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
Assembling Wraps
  1. Using two lettuce leaves per wrap, layer cooked rice, sliced beef, and broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your choice of vegetables and adjust spice levels to taste. Make sure to assemble right before serving for crispy wraps.

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