Korean-Style Gochujang Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 250 g Ground beef (80/20)
• 1.5 tbsp Gochujang
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 8 cups Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar(optional)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and ginger. Cut cucumber into thin ribbons (use a peeler). If using, toss cucumber ribbons with rice vinegar.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 8–10 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

3. 3

   Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Cook 3–5 minutes more, stirring, until the sauce is glossy and coats the beef.

4. 4

   Assemble: Spoon beef into lettuce leaves and top with cucumber ribbons. Sprinkle sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately.