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Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps with Sriracha Sauce
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef in the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- To serve, spoon the beef mixture into the lettuce leaves. Top with chopped green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
- Enjoy the spicy beef lettuce wraps with Sriracha sauce!
Beef Lettuce Wraps with spicy Sriracha sauce have a rich history rooted in Asian cuisine. This dish originated in China and gained popularity in the United States through the renowned P.F. Chang's restaurant chain. The dish features tender, savory beef cooked with a blend of aromatic spices and served with a zesty Sriracha sauce, all wrapped in crisp, fresh lettuce leaves. The key to perfecting this dish lies in the balance of flavors, with the heat of the Sriracha complementing the umami of the beef. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in upscale Asian fusion restaurants, where chefs skillfully blend traditional and modern flavors. The key to making this dish shine is using high-quality beef and finding the perfect balance of heat and flavor in the Sriracha sauce. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course, Beef Lettuce Wraps with spicy Sriracha sauce are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that continue to captivate food enthusiasts worldwide.
30 min
4
350 calories
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