Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps – A Fresh, 20-Minute Weeknight Favorite
Savory ground beef cooked in a sweet-salty Asian sauce and served in crisp lettuce cups for a quick, fresh, and flavorful meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 tbsp oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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½ cup diced water chestnuts
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2 green onions, chopped
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1 head butter or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and washed
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Optional: shredded carrots, chopped peanuts, sriracha, cilantro
Instructions
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds.
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Add ground beef, cook until browned and cooked through. Drain if needed.
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Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add water chestnuts and green onions. Cook 1 more minute.
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Spoon into lettuce leaves and top with desired garnishes. Serve immediately.
Notes
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For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or mushrooms.
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For meal prep, store beef filling separately and assemble wraps fresh.
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Add rice or noodles for a more filling meal.