Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Asian Lettuce Wraps 4.7 (2,830) 1,971 Reviews 336 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 336 336 336 336 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Chef'd Tips Serve on small plates or have napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 388 Calories 22g Fat 24g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved