Home>Appetizers and Snacks>Lettuce Wraps>Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Spicy ground beef cabbage wraps with peanut sauce are a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together the bold flavors of Asian cuisine with the comforting familiarity of a classic ground beef dish. These cabbage wraps are a perfect marriage of textures and flavors, with the tender and slightly sweet cabbage leaves providing the perfect vessel for the savory and spicy ground beef filling. The addition of the creamy and nutty peanut sauce ties everything together, adding a rich and indulgent element to the dish.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 wraps

Ingredients

6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons sambal oelek (chile paste), or more to taste

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon grated ginger root

1 clove garlic, grated

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ cup water, or more as needed

1 pound lean ground beef

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 large clove garlic, finely minced

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sambal oelek, or more to taste

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

½ teaspoon finely minced ginger root

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

12 leaves Napa cabbage

12 fresh lime wedges (Optional)

⅓ cup chopped peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for sauce together in a small bowl. Whisk in small amount of water slowly until well combined and you reach your desired consistency. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, green onions, and garlic for about 5 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, sambal oelek, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Divide the ground beef mixture evenly among the 12 cabbage leaves. Top each with a dollop of the peanut sauce, a squeeze of a lime wedge, and sprinkle with peanuts. Fold up the sides of the leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175

Calories

11g

Fat

12g

Carbs

11g

Protein

Complement

The combination of spicy ground beef, crunchy cabbage, and creamy peanut sauce creates a dish that is both hearty and light, making it a perfect option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and interactive meal for a gathering with friends and family. These cabbage wraps are also a great option for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet, as the cabbage leaves provide a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional tortilla wraps. With the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami, these spicy ground beef cabbage wraps with peanut sauce are sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation.