Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

• Bibb Lettuce
• Lean Ground Beef
• Cooking Oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Fresh Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• Ground Ginger
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Water Chestnuts
• Green Onion
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

How to Make Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

1. Rinse 1 large head of butter lettuce or 12 large leaves and pat thoroughly dry. Carefully separate leaves and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over high heat, brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, breaking it up with a spoon. Reduce heat to medium if needed, and cook until browned. Drain off excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Cook for 2 minutes, or until onions are slightly wilted.
6. Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter. Spoon the meat mixture into the center.
7. Serve immediately. Each person can spoon a portion of the meat mixture into a lettuce leaf and wrap it up like a taco.