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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
5 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 Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth (low sodium )
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce (leaves separated)
  • scallions, roasted peanuts (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. To serve, scoop a small amount of the beef mixture into individual lettuce cups. Sprinkle with scallions or minced peanuts to serve. 

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 (14%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1350IU (27%) Vitamin C 3.6mg (4%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.