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Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

These irresistible Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavor explosion! A quick and easy recipe inspired by several favorites, ready in under an hour (including marinating time!). This impressive appetizer or light dinner is even kid-approved! Tender marinated beef, perfectly cooked rice, and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables are nestled in crisp lettuce cups for a healthy and satisfying meal. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 938.5 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

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How to Make Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic. Divide the marinade in half.
  2. Add 1 pound thinly sliced beef to half of the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
  3. Reserve the remaining half of the marinade for later use in cooking.
  4. In a separate saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
  5. Add 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 38 minutes. Let it sit, covered, for 15 minutes without opening the lid.
  6. Drain the beef, discarding the used marinade.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Add the marinated beef to the pan and cook, stirring gently, for 4-5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with the reserved marinade. Pour the mixture over the cooked beef.
  10. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
  11. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger to the rice and stir to combine.
  12. To assemble the lettuce wraps, layer the rice, beef, 1/2 cup of your favorite beans (black, kidney, etc.), 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 of an avocado (sliced), and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro on each lettuce leaf.
  13. Roll up and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

120g

Carbs

24g

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