Ingredients for Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
- 1 large head of Bibb lettuce or 12 large leaves
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable oil)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (to taste)
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How to Make Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Rinse 1 large head of butter lettuce or 12 large leaves and pat thoroughly dry. Carefully separate leaves and set aside.
- 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.
- Add 1 medium onion (chopped) to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter. Spoon the meat mixture into the center.
- Serve immediately. Each person can spoon a portion of the meat mixture into a lettuce leaf and wrap it up like a taco.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
40g
Fat
27g
Carbs
9g
