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Asian Lettuce Wraps

A delicious and healthy mix of flavors and textures, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef You can substitute with lean ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 16 leaves Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves Other types of lettuce like romaine or iceberg can also be used.
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce Extra hoisin sauce can be served on the side.
  • 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 Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped Can serve sliced green onions on the side.
  • 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them; set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl.
  2. Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce until well combined.
  4. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter; spoon beef mixture in the center.
  2. Allow everyone to take a lettuce leaf and fill it with the beef mixture.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store the beef mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the lettuce leaves separate to maintain their crunch. To enjoy the leftovers, simply reheat the beef mixture and serve in fresh lettuce leaves.