Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 Tbs. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1-2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 scallions, green parts only, sliced
• cooked rice
• lettuce leaves
• carrots, diced
• tomatoes, diced
• 3 Tbs. soy sauce, may use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred
• 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
• 2 Tbs. sweet chili sauce
• 1 Tbs. minced cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
• 3 scallions, green parts only, chopped
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. grated ginger root