Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Large Pear, Cored And Chopped; 1 Small Onion, Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced; 1 Green Onion, Chopped; 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper; 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil; 3 Tablespoons Hot Pepper Paste, Optional; 2 pounds Sirloin Steak, Sliced Thinly; 2 heads Boston Or Butter Lettuce, Leaves Separated And Washed; 4 cups Steamed Rice; 3 cups Korean Slaw (below); Skewers; 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 head Small Cabbage, Cored And Shredded Into Thin Strips; 1 cup Thinly Sliced Red Cabbage; 1 Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Carrot, Julienned; 4 Scallions, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 Large Pear, Cored And Chopped
1 Small Onion, Chopped
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced
1 Green Onion, Chopped
4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
3 Tablespoons Hot Pepper Paste, Optional
2 pounds Sirloin Steak, Sliced Thinly
2 heads Boston Or Butter Lettuce, Leaves Separated And Washed
4 cups Steamed Rice
3 cups Korean Slaw (below)
Skewers
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 head Small Cabbage, Cored And Shredded Into Thin Strips
1 cup Thinly Sliced Red Cabbage
1 Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 Carrot, Julienned
4 Scallions, Chopped

1
For the steak: Add all of the marinade ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and puree until it becomes the consistency of apple sauce.
2
Place the sliced beef in a bowl and pour marinade over beef.
3
Toss making sure all the beef is coated.
4
Pour into a zip lock bag, seal it, put it into the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes to no more than 6 hours.
5
For the slaw: Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl (oil through salt and pepper).
6
In a large bowl place the cabbage, onions, carrots and scallions.
7
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and mix to combine.
8
You can eat the Korean coleslaw immediately or refrigerate it for a few hours for the flavors to develop more.
9
For the assembly: Skewer the marinated beef slices and grill over medium high heat for about 4 minutes on each side or pan fry until no longer pink.
10
Remove from grill and when its cool enough to handle slide it off the skewers.
11
In the lettuce cups, add some rice, add some beef, then add some slaw.
12
Wrap it up and enjoy!

1563

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Large Pear, Cored And Chopped, 1 Small Onion, Chopped, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced, and more.

Yes, Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps

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Variations & substitutions

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