Spicy Korean Ssamjang Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
• 1 cup cooked rice

• 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. 01
   In a small bowl, combine the doenjang, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame seeds to make the ssamjang sauce. Mix until well combined and set aside.
2. 02
   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
3. 03
   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. 04
   Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. 05
   Season the cooked beef with a pinch of salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
6. 06
   To assemble the wraps, take a butter lettuce leaf and add a spoonful of cooked rice in the center.
7. 07
   Top the rice with a spoonful of the cooked beef.
8. 08
   Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared ssamjang sauce over the beef.
9. 09
   Wrap the lettuce leaf around the fillings to form a neat parcel. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
10. 10
    Serve the wraps immediately and enjoy the fresh, spicy flavors.