Lean Beef Mince Lettuce Wraps

A lunch for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 284 kcal, 40g protein, 7g carbs, 8g fat and 2g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 15 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £2.35–£2.90 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 175g lean beef mince
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger

Method

  1. Separate, rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, keeping them whole so they can hold the filling.
  2. Cook the lean beef mince with garlic and ginger in a large non-stick pan, breaking it up, until browned.
  3. Stir in spring onions and soy sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until hot through.
  4. Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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