Name: Teriyaki Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12-15 wraps
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 20 oz bag frozen stir fry vegetables; 1 bag jasmine rice (or 1 cup cooked jasmine rice); 1 head of live butter lettuce (or lettuce wraps of choice); 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp ginger paste; 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch; Green onions to taste

These easy teriyaki ground beef lettuce wraps will be your go-to high protein low carb dinner recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy dinner recipe features convenient and nutritious ingredients that are lightly coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce then wrapped in a lettuce wrap for a healthy weeknight dinner or easy meal prep recipe for the week.

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Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Did anyone else fallen in love with the PF Changs lettuce wraps? I can say with confidence that, prior to the lettuce wrapped burger at In-N-Out, the lettuce wraps at PF Changs are what initially peaked my interest in lettuce wrapped dinners.

While lettuce wraps are a popular low carb dinner for those who want low carb recipes, using lettuce wraps is also a great way to add more vegetables to your diet. Plus, lettuce wraps are incredibly versatile, easy to make, and the stuffed can be meal prepped ahead of time for you to enjoy throughout your week.

These ground beef lettuce wraps are my recent take on the PF Changs lettuce wraps… but busy mom style because we rely on quick weeknight dinner recipes around here. I mean, who has time to spend a full hour in the kitchen around 5 o’clock which is arguably the most chaotic time of the day? Not I.

Ready in 20 minutes and using just one pan, the ground beef and rice stuffing is full of easy to use ingredients that cook quickly and taste amazing when they simmer together. Coated in a light homemade teriyaki sauce, these teriyaki ground beef lettuce wraps keep high protein recipes easy and delicious!

Let’s get to this delicious weeknight dinner recipe!

a white plate of teriyaki ground beef lettuce wraps with the ground beef mixture in the background and served on a wooden platter.

Why you’ll love these ground beef lettuce wraps:

You’ll love these easy lettuce wraps with ground beef because they are:

Ready in 20 minutes: 20 minutes and one pot is all you’ll need for this easy dinner recipe.
Full of healthy and convenient ingredients: Instead of buying all separate asian style vegetables for your stir fry, use a frozen bag of stir fry vegetables. Vegetables that are frozen tend to cook down softer and faster than raw vegetables which helps this dinner get on your table quicker.
Customizable: If you don’t want to make lettuce wraps with ground beef then you can swap it for another protein to make ground pork lettuce wraps or ground chicken lettuce wraps. You can also switch up your veggies, sauce, and toppings to make these lettuce wraps your own!
Meal prep friendly: Prep the teriyaki ground beef filling ahead of time, store it in a glass container, then wrap it in lettuce when you are ready to eat. This is a great high protein low carb meal prep recipe idea.
Coated in a low sodium teriyaki sauce: The easy teriyaki sauce is what makes these lettuce wraps so delicious. It has just a few ingredients and adds a light amount of teriyaki flavor without adding a ton of mess and liquid to your filling… because the goal is to keep your lettuce wraps tasty but tidy!

Ground beef lettuce wraps on a white plate. The lettuce wraps are full of a ground beef and jasmine rice mixture thats filled with stir fry vegetables and topped with green onions.

Ingredients you’ll need:

A key part of quick weeknight dinner recipes is minimizing the time you need to spend, the ingredients you need to buy, and the dishes you need to clean at the end of it all. These easy lettuce wraps use convenient and healthy ingredients that are coated in a low sodium teriyaki sauce we make at home.

Here’s what you’ll need for this easy protein dinner recipe:

Ground beef: I used one pound of lean (93%) ground beef. Ground beef is full of protein, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and other nutrients to add the protein to this high protein dinner recipe.
Frozen stir fry vegetables: Frozen vegetables are frozen at peak ripeness, locking in nutrition and actually making frozen vegetables more nutrient dense than fresh. I also prefer to use frozen vegetables in my stir fry recipes because they cook down quicker and softer, making them easier to eat.
Cooked jasmine rice: You can cook your own rice, use microwaveable bag, or skip the rice all together if you want an even more low carb dinner recipe.
Low Sodium Soy sauce: This will be the base of your low sodium teriyaki sauce.
Brown Sugar: For sweetness in the sauce. You can also use honey and make this a honey teriyaki sauce which will have a slightly different flavor but still be delicious!
Seasoned Rice Vinegar: Just a splash!
Sesame oil: Sesame oil is a must have in your stir fry recipes so you can add this to taste or drizzle a little bit extra on top once your ground beef mixture is finished cooking.
Ground ginger: I take the easy route and just use the tube of ginger paste but you can also finely chop some fresh ginger for this recipe.
Garlic: Added to taste.
Corn Starch: This is what turns your teriyaki sauce into a teriyaki glaze. Stir it right into your teriyaki sauce, pour it over your ground beef mixture, then watch your sauce thicken!
Green onions: For a finishing garnish and boost of fresh flavor!

That’s all you’ll need for this easy 20 minute dinner recipe.

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an infographic with the ingredients placed and labeled to make ground beef lettuce wraps.

Step by Step Instructions:

Now let’s walk through how to make these easy ground beef lettuce wraps because you’ll just need 20 minutes and one large pan:

Step 1:

Warm a large skillet over medium heat then add your ground beef. Season lightly with garlic salt and pepper and cook for 8 minutes, or until your ground beef is mostly cooked through.

Raw ground beef cooking in a large ceramic pan.

Step 2:

Add the frozen vegetables to your ground beef, cover, and cook over medium heat for another 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until your vegetables are defrosted and softened.

Frozen stir fry vegetables steaming in a pan of browned ground beef to make the base of ground beef lettuce wraps.

Step 3:

While your meat and veggies cook, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and corn starch in a small bowl. Cook your rice in the microwave (or according to package instructions if you are boiling it on the stovetop instead).

Add the cooked rice and sauce to your ground beef and vegetable mixture then stir until everything is well combined. Turn off the heat, cover, and have your ingredients to all sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

low sodium teriyaki sauce added to a pan of stir fry ground beef ingredients.

Step 4:

While your meat and veggies cook, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and corn starch in a small bowl. Cook your rice in the microwave (or according to package instructions if you are boiling it on the stovetop instead).

Add the cooked rice and sauce to your ground beef and vegetable mixture then stir until everything is well combined. Turn off the heat, cover, and have your ingredients to all sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

A spoon full of stir fry with ground beef and rice, stir fry vegetables, and a homemade low sodium teriyaki sauce.

Step 4:

Top with green onions and add a desired amount of teriyaki ground beef and vegetables to your lettuce wraps. Top with any additional flavors (like sriracha or a peanut sauce) you prefer and enjoy!

White plate showcasing four ground beef lettuce wraps with low sodium teriyaki sauce and topped with green onion garnish.

Swaps, substitutions, and suggestions:

Here are a few changes you can make to this recipe:

Use a different meat: Swap out the ground beef and make pork lettuce wraps, ground turkey lettuce wraps, or ground chicken lettuce wraps to make a copycat PF changs lettuce wraps recipe.
If you prefer to make a vegan lettuce wraps recipe, air fry some tofu until crispy then toss it in the low sodium teriyaki sauce for tofu lettuce wraps instead.
Serve it with a dipping sauce: The ground beef stir fry mix is very lightly coated in teriyaki glaze to avoid an overly messy lettuce wrap. You can add other flavors by drizzling your lettuce wraps in crunchy chili oil, sriracha sauce, Japanese BBQ sauce, or dipping it in a homemade peanut sauce.
Change your lettuce cups: Butter lettuce leaves are the most popular lettuce for lettuce wraps. Personally, I prefer to use romaine leaves more often because they are larger and stronger, meaning you can add more ground beef and rice mix to each lettuce wrap.
Enjoy is as a bowl: Want to make this recipe even easier? Simply enjoy this as a teriyaki ground beef rice bowl instead!

And more! Make this recipe your own and tag me on instagram with any fun ideas you come up with!

Plate of ground beef lettuce wraps topped with green onions and served on a wooden platter.

Recipe FAQ:

Do I have to use ground beef?
1. No, you can easily swap the ground beef out for another ground protein like ground pork, ground turkey, or ground chicken.
Is teriyaki sauce vegan?
1. With a base of soy sauce, most homemade teriyaki sauce recipes are vegan.
How long can I store this ground beef mixture?
1. The USDA recommends storing ground beef in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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Teriyaki Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps