Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 head lettuce with large leaves
• 1 lb. ground beef
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup soy sauce/tamari
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil; divided in half
• 3 cloves garlic; minced/grated
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 bunch green onions; divided between white and green parts
• 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional and to taste)

Additional Garnish

• Spicy mayonaise
• Sesame seeds

Recipe

1. Combine brown sugar, soy sauce/tamari, half the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and (optional) red pepper flakes; set aside.
2. Brown the ground beef in the remaining sesame oil with the white parts from the green onions.
3. Drain any rendered fat.
4. Pour the sauce over the meat and allow it to reduce down; about 3-5 minutes.
5. Serve in lettuce leaves or over rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and spicy mayo.