Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps are easy to make and deliciously addicting!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 587kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 shallot * diced small
- 1 carrot * diced small or grated
- 8 ounces water chestnuts * diced small
- 1.5 pounds ground beef * or ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic * minced
- 2 teaspoons pickled ginger * minced
- 1 head lettuce leaves
- sriracha * optional
- sesame seeds * optional
- green onion * optional
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallot, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper and add to the pan.
- Cook, breaking up, until the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
- Add the sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Cook 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve by filling leaves of lettuce with the ground beef mixture and top with sriracha, sesame seeds, and/or slices of green onions, if desired.
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Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
- Use ground turkey to make these wraps a bit healthier. You can also use ground pork or chicken, if you prefer.
- You can drizzle on sriracha, if you prefer them to be spicier.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2696IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg