Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Separate lettuce leaves, wash thoroughly, and pat dry. Set aside the crispest leaves for wrapping.

Finely dice the yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, and grate the ginger.

Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Slice scallions into thin rounds for garnish.

Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with spatula.

Cook beef until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to verify internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove excess fat if needed.

Add diced yellow onion to the pan. Cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour the seasoning sauce over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat evenly.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and glazes the beef.

Let the beef filling cool for 2 minutes.

Spoon heaping tablespoons of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallion.

Serve immediately while warm. Wrap and eat by hand for the full experience.