Lettuce Wrap Sauce

• ¼ cup maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
• ¼ cup coconut aminos, tamari, or soy sauce
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch

Ground Beef Filling

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 4 whole green onions, sliced into 1” pieces
• Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
• Sesame seeds, to taste, for garnish
• Boston Bibb lettuce
• Steamed white rice or sautéed cauliflower rice (optional for serving)