Module 12 · Quick Dinners
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Brussels Sprout Kimchi
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Brussels Sprout Kimchi is a keto dinner with 7 g net carbs, 33 g protein and 28 g fat per serving (412 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 30 minutes in total.
Savoury, gingery beef with a spicy-sour Brussels sprout kimchi you make in 15 minutes, wrapped in crisp lettuce cups. Fun, fast, and endlessly snackable.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: fish, cereals containing gluten, sesame, soybeans, sulphites. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 30 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Energy | 412 kcal |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 600 g organic beef mince (15–20 % fat)
- 2 piece organic garlic cloves, grated
- 15 g organic fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 piece organic spring onions, sliced
- 250 g organic Brussels sprouts, finely shredded
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 2 piece organic little gem or butter lettuces, leaves separated
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Step-by-step method
- Quick kimchi: toss the sprouts with gochugaru, vinegar, fish sauce, a third of the garlic and ginger and a pinch of salt. Leave 15 minutes.
- Brown the beef in a hot dry pan, breaking it up, until crisp at the edges, about 8 minutes.
- Add the rest of the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, then the tamari and sesame oil. Toss until glossy.
- Stir in most of the spring onions off the heat.
- Spoon beef into lettuce cups, top with kimchi, sesame seeds and the remaining spring onions.
Chef’s tips
- Let the beef brown properly before stirring: crispy bits are the point.
Variations
- Use pork mince or finely chopped mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Use real fermented kimchi (Module 5) instead.
Storage
Beef keeps 3 days, kimchi 5 days in the fridge.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Brussels Sprout Kimchi?
One serving has 7 g net carbohydrates, 33 g protein and 28 g fat (412 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Brussels Sprout Kimchi ahead, store or freeze it?
Beef keeps 3 days, kimchi 5 days in the fridge.
Which allergens are in Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Brussels Sprout Kimchi?
It contains fish, cereals containing gluten, sesame, soy and sulphites, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Can I vary Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps with Quick Brussels Sprout Kimchi?
Yes. Use pork mince or finely chopped mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Use real fermented kimchi (Module 5) instead.