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How to Make Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy ground beef cabbage wraps with peanut sauce are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional wraps. This dish is perfect for those looking to cut back on carbs and incorporate more vegetables into their meals. The combination of spicy ground beef, crisp cabbage, and creamy peanut sauce creates a satisfying and flavorful meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

These wraps are not only delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. By using cabbage le...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 wraps

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 218mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 315mg

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