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Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
    • 🥩 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
    • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
    • 🧅 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • Sauces and Condiments

    • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
    • 🧄 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
    • 1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)
    • 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them; set aside.

3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl.

4

Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, 5-7 minutes.

5

Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce until well combined. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.

6

Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter; spoon beef mixture in the center.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

388

Calories

  • 23
    Protein
  • 24
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Ensure lettuce leaves are intact to hold the filling without tearing.The dish is adjustable—feel free to substitute ground pork or chicken for beef.For extra crunch, you can add chopped peanuts or cashews on top before serving.Store leftover beef mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days; lettuce should be used fresh.