Jutta from Hungry Little Girl contacted me awhile back asking if I'd like to participate with her and other bloggers in a "Surprise Recipe Swap". Each month we are assigned a different blog to chose a recipe from, then we cook it, and post about on our blog. I was super excited to participate and couldn't wait to get started.
This month I was matched up with Jutta and her awesome blog, Hungry Little Girl. I just love browsing through her recipes and after much consideration, I ended up choosing her recipe for Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps!
Let me say, I absolutely loved this recipe and was so glad I tried it! The flavors were delicious and it is such a quick and easy meal. I love that the ground beef and rice are wrapped up in the lettuce leaf. The lettuce adds such a perfect crunch when biting into it! This is something I would definitely make again!
If you'd like to join the fun and participate in the Surprise Recipe Swap, please visit Jutta's blog for more info. You can also find the sign up form there by clicking the button below!
Korean Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps (print recipe)
What you need:
1 pound lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 green onions, sliced
cooked white rice
lettuce leaves
Directions:
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and garlic over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add the sesame oil, chili powder, brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve with the rice rolled inside the lettuce leaves.
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This recipe was shared at these fabulous blogs:
Weekend Potluck at The Better Baker
Tasty Thursdays at Mandatory Mooch
Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Tasty Thursdays at Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
Thursdays Treasures at Recipes for my Boys
Show & Share Wednesday at Semi Homemade Mom
Whatcha Whipped up Wednesday at DJ's Sugar Shack
Wednesday Extravaganza at Hungry Little Girl
All My Bloggy Friends at Love Bakes Good Cakes
Trick or Treat Tuesday at Inside Bru Crew Life
Totally Tasty Tuesday at Mandy's Recipe Box
Mealtime Monday at Couponing and Cooking
Mix it up Monday at Flour Me with Love
Marvelous Monday at This Gal Cooks
Scrumptious Sunday at Addicted to Recipes
Church Supper at Everyday Mom's Meals
Sheena, first of all thank you so much for your lovely words, I am happy you liked it! When I saw your post I was wondering, because I couldn't remember, I had this on my page haha. This recipe is from when I just started blogging and I am so happy you remind me of it! I have to make it again! You did an amazing job on this post and it is wonderful to have you with us on the SRS!
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny, Jutta!! I forget about some of the stuff I made when I first started blogging too! Thanks so much for doing SRS! I look forward to participating every month!
DeleteWe love lettuce wraps and I'm always looking for new ones. Plus, my Taekwondo ninjas love anything Korean! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon~EMM
ReplyDeleteI think you and your family will love these, Krista! Thanks so much for hosting!!
DeleteI can't wait to try these. Can you believe I have never had a lettuce wrap?!? Sad I know, but after seeing this recipe I am motivated to give them try :) This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLove lettuce wraps! haha I was reading and think...I don't remember seeing this on Jutta's blog. She didn't either, obviously! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
These sound amazing. Love wrapping in lettuce to save on carbs & calories.
ReplyDeleteI always craved for this. Cooked once but couldn't get it right!
ReplyDeleteHopping by and following your lovely blog's twitter, FB, G+ and Pinterest. I blog @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils
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I recently started making a similar Korean Beef recipe that I LOVE. But I never thought about making lettuce wraps with it. I'm going to do it next time I make them. Thanks for sharing with SRS.
ReplyDeleteSounds tasty! Found you thru Whatcha Whipped up.
ReplyDeleteSherry K-Jazzy Gourmet
Mmmmm, this sounds (and looks) yummy! It also looks easy, which I love as a mom of four. I could make it vegetarian too by substituting Smart Ground or tofu for the beef. Very cool indeed, can't wait to try it! Found you through the hop on Semi Homade Mom and now I'm a follower. Great blog!
ReplyDelete~Tamar @LadiesHoliday
Thanks so much!! I'm so glad you stopped by! Heading over to check out your blog now! :)
DeletePinning! I want to try this!!
ReplyDeleteYum, these look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try to make this dish. Pinning and making it soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheena,
ReplyDeleteI just love these Lettuce Wraps! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing your tasty recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
I love Korean flavors. They always have great salty, sweet, sour parts. This would make a delicious dinner. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting Christie!
DeleteI would have choosen this recipe too. I love the combination of cool crunchy salad to warm spicy beef beef.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great combo!
DeleteSheena i would like to know can i use any kind of lettuce or is it just the ice berg one also is there a sause to dip these with ? i can't wait to try these i love this kind of stuff to eat and being that i have to watch what i eat because of my sugar i think is would be great to try
ReplyDeleteThey would taste great with any type of lettuce! I would love to try them with butter or romaine lettuce! I did not use any dipping sauce, as they turned out pretty saucy. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy :)
Deletethank you so much i think i will try with the Romaine lettuce and i will post about how they came out
DeleteYour welcome! :)
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