Gochujang Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps
Quickly sautéed gochujang-seasoned beef is spooned into lettuce cups with a bright lime-yogurt drizzle.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp honey(optional)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced(optional)
- 1 tsp cooked rice vinegar or rice vinegar(optional)
- 2 tbsp water(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (about 15 minutes): Mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Separate romaine leaves into cups and pat dry.
- 2
Cook (about 15 minutes): Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil, then cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up, about 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and (if using) rice vinegar and water. Cook 3–5 minutes until the beef is glossy and the sauce coats the meat.
- 4
Make the lime-yogurt drizzle: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lime juice and honey (if using).
- 5
Assemble: Spoon the gochujang beef into lettuce cups and drizzle with lime-yogurt. Top with green onions if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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