Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce

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We're always looking for quick and easy but tasty meals, and this is one of them. It has layers of interesting flavor, a little pop of spiciness, and a bit of an Asian twist. This will make 12 appetizers or 6 main servings.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Updated on February 1, 2025
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 wraps
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Peanut Sauce:

  • 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

Filling:

  • 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

Garnish:

  • 12 fresh lime wedges (Optional)

  • ⅓ cup chopped peanuts

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Notes:

You may use large cabbage or romaine leaves for the wraps. If you have peanut sauce left over, just mix it into hot pasta for a delicious side dish, or drizzle over tofu or grilled chicken.

As an option to whisking the sauce, you also may put the ingredients into a mini blender/food processor, and give it a whirl. If too thick for you, just add a bit more water. Set aside.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175 Calories
11g Fat
12g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 315mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.