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Beef Lettuce Wraps
These tasty beef lettuce wraps are simple to make and ready to serve in less than 10 minutes. Loaded with flavor, they are a great appetizer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion minced
- 8- ounce can water chestnuts drained and minced
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
To Serve
- green onions thinly sliced
- crushed peanuts
- butter lettuce or bib lettuce or iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the sauce ingredients, and whisk until well combined.
- Heat the oil on medium heat in a medium size frying pan. Add the ground beef and the onions and cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the water chestnuts and the sauce, and simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens, and everything is heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve on butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce topped with green onions and crushed peanuts, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container, with the beef mixture and lettuce separate. The recipe will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Ground beef: You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken
- Soy Sauce: If you have a soy allergy, try tamari sauce, or liquid aminos, and you can't tell the difference in taste.
- Hoisin Sauce: If you're looking for a gluten free alternative, try teriyaki sauce or just more peanut butter.
- Peanut Butter: If you have a peanut allergy, you can substitute any nut butter or seed butter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Potassium
462mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
920IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.