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Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps: A Tasty Delight!

A delicious and healthy recipe for Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer/Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce leaves separated
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped water chestnuts and green onions, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
  6. To serve, spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.

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