Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce

These Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with Peanut Sauce are a delicious and healthy option for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground beef is cooked with onions, garlic, and a spicy seasoning blend, then wrapped in tender cabbage leaves. The wraps are served with a creamy and flavorful peanut sauce that adds a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. This recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with protein and nutrients. Enjoy the bold flavors and satisfying crunch of these Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 large cabbage leaves
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef and onions with the spices. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.
6. Carefully remove 8 large cabbage leaves from a head of cabbage, making sure to keep them intact. Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until they are slightly softened. Drain and set aside.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Heat over low heat and stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
8. Place a spoonful of the ground beef mixture onto the center of each cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly to form a wrap.
9. Serve the Spicy Ground Beef Cabbage Wraps with the peanut sauce on the side. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts.
10. Enjoy!

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