Asian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 0.25 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; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

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These lettuce wraps are bursting with Asian flavors, delicious, and a great idea for entertaining or a family-style meal. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the beef mixture into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the beef like a burrito and enjoy!

Recipe by Rachel Castro

Updated on December 6, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
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)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Directions

Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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.
Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter; spoon beef mixture in the center.

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Tips

Serve on small plates or have napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388	Calories
22g	Fat
24g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	29%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Sodium 580mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 17mg	85%
Calcium 90mg	7%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 699mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.