Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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Asian Lettuce Wraps

By: Rachel Castro 
"Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little."

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • Asian chile pepper sauce (optional)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Directions

  1. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
  2. In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil, stirring often and reducing the heat to medium, if necessary. Drain, and set aside to cool. Cook the onion in the same pan, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chile pepper sauce to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  3. Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter, and pile meat mixture in the center. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito, and enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 388 | Total Fat: 22.3g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by RedRobynNAU   view full review
I wish I could give this 4.5 stars, because it's dangerously close to a 5-star recipe, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2006 by MBFERGIE   view full review
Loved it! Added about 2Tbs of chili paste for spice. Next time I am going to make with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by RACHELLA51   view full review
I've been eating lettuce wrap at many Chinese restaurants since I was a little kid, so I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by HEARTS_ANGEL   view full review
If I could give 7 stars, I would! My variations: I don't like ginger & finding pickled ginger...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by karrye   view full review
I was made this last night for my husband who loves PF Changs lettuce wraps. In trying to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by LiviNikki   view full review
My sister and I are vegetarians. Yesterday, we challenged ourselves to go a week without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by dianamtu   view full review
I used ground chicken and subbed bamboo shoots for the chestnuts bc i wanted the added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by NICOLES3   view full review
I made this as directed minus the water chestnuts and green onions as I didn't have any, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2012 by covergirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Chefsudy said he/she made some minor changes and then rated this recipe. I read 18 ingredient...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by Jo   view full review
I made this recipe for my husband's birthday party last weekend. It was a big hit with...

 

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