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Asian Szechuan Beef Lettuce Wraps
These high protein, low carb Asian Szechuan lettuce wraps are filled with fragrant beef cooked in ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
292 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Nakano Natural brand
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth (low sodium )
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 head bibb lettuce leaves separated, or Boston lettuce
- scallion optional garnish, roasted peanuts
- peanut optional garnish, roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet. Add ginger, garlic and chili paste. Heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add in the beef.
- Using a wooden spoon, begin breaking the beef up into bite-sized pieces. Saute until beef is browned, about 7-9 minutes. While the beef is browning, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin and chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour mixture over the browned beef and cook until warmed through, about 2 additional minutes. Drizzle with the second teaspoon of sesame oil before serving.
- To serve, scoop a small amount of the beef mixture into individual lettuce cups. Sprinkle with scallions or minced peanuts to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4cups
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
491mg
(10%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1350IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
3.6mg
(4%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4cups | |
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1350IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.