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Name: BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Onions
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz ground beef (80/20 preferred); 1/2 large onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and kept whole; 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (your favorite style); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or grapeseed); 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)

BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps with Grilled Onions

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These BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps offer a fresh, summery twist on classic American flavors, perfect for a sunny California evening. Smoky, tender ground beef is tossed with sweet grilled onions and tangy BBQ sauce, then wrapped in crisp iceberg lettuce for a refreshing crunch. The high-heat technique ensures maximum flavor, while the lettuce keeps things light and satisfying. Enjoy these as a fun, hands-on meal that’s just right for a laid-back dinner, with every bite balancing savory, sweet, and smoky notes.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until just smoking. Add 1/2 tbsp oil.
Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Grill, tossing and pressing occasionally, until deeply browned and tender (5-7 minutes). Remove onions and set aside.
Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil to the pan. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink (4-6 minutes).
Return grilled onions to pan. Add BBQ sauce and toss everything together for 1 minute to coat and heat through. Remove from heat.
Arrange iceberg lettuce leaves on plates. Spoon hot BBQ beef and onion mixture into the center of each leaf.
Serve immediately as lettuce wraps, letting diners fold and eat by hand. Extra BBQ sauce can be served on the side if desired.