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Beef Lettuce Wraps
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- To serve, spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves, top with chopped green onions and peanuts, and enjoy!
Beef lettuce wraps are a popular Asian-inspired dish that originated in China and gained popularity in the United States. This dish typically consists of seasoned ground beef, water chestnuts, and other flavorful ingredients, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Chefs like Ming Tsai and Martin Yan have popularized this dish in their restaurants, adding their own unique twists to the recipe. Today, the best versions of beef lettuce wraps can be found in Asian fusion restaurants across the country, with some establishments offering a spicy or vegetarian alternative. The key to a great beef lettuce wrap lies in the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors, as well as the freshness and crunch of the lettuce.
30 min
4
320 calories
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