Beef Lettuce Cups

Beef Lettuce Cups

Bring bold Asian-inspired street food flavor to weeknight dinner with these GLP-1 friendly Asian beef lettuce cups—a low-carb, handheld meal engineered for high-protein nutrition with zero heavy post-meal feelings. Savory lean ground beef is sautéed with fresh garlic, ginger, shredded carrots, and cabbage, then glazed in a tangy soy-sesame sauce and spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups.

Using 93–96% lean ground beef creates a solid, high-density protein foundation that protects lean muscle while slowing down gastric emptying to keep hunger cues quiet all evening. Replacing traditional wraps, buns, or rice with tender butter lettuce leaves cuts out refined starches, keeping blood sugar completely flat. Packed with fiber-rich cabbage, carrots, and fresh cucumber, this dish delivers big volume and satisfying crunch with minimal calorie impact.

Yield 2
Serving Size 4–5 lettuce cups
Servings 2
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Estimated Nutrition

  • Calories: ~320 kcal

  • Protein: 32g

  • Net Carbohydrates: 10g

  • Dietary Fiber: 3g

  • Total Fat: 15g

  • Saturated Fat: 5g

  • Sodium: ~520mg

Ingredients

  • 10 Oz. Lean Ground Beef (93–96% Lean)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. Fresh Grated Ginger
  • 2 tbsps. Low-sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp. Honey or Sweetener
  • ½ tsp. Gochujang, optional
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1 Cup Finely Shredded Cabbage
  • 2 Green Onions, sliced
  • 8–10 Large Butter Lettuce Leaves
  • ½ Cucumber, cut into thin strips
  • Sesame Seeds, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and gochujang if using.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Step 4

Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add the sauce and stir to coat the beef.

Step 6

Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is absorbed.

Step 7

Stir in shredded carrots, cabbage, and half of the green onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.

Step 8

Spoon the beef mixture into lettuce leaves.

Step 9

Top with cucumber, remaining green onion, and sesame seeds.

Download Get Weekly Recipe Updates
Top Arrow