Asian Lettuce Wraps
Packed with bold Asian flavors, these lettuce wraps make a perfect appetizer or family-style meal. Simply spoon the savory beef mixture into crisp lettuce leaves, wrap, and enjoy!
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 chili pepper sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the Lettuce:
Rinse the lettuce leaves gently and pat dry, taking care not to tear them. Set aside.Cook the Beef:
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease, then transfer the beef to a bowl.Cook the Onions:
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.Combine Flavors:
Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, pickled ginger, and chili pepper sauce (if using) until well mixed.Add Remaining Ingredients:
Add the chopped water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and the cooked beef back into the skillet. Cook and stir until the green onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.Serve:
Arrange the lettuce leaves around the edge of a large serving platter. Spoon the beef mixture into the center for guests to fill their own wraps.
- Pro Tip
For extra crunch and freshness, serve these lettuce wraps with a side of shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, or fresh cilantro. Also, warm the lettuce leaves briefly before serving to make them more pliable and easier to wrap.
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