Ingredients
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16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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¼ cup hoisin sauce
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
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1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)
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1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Ingredients to make Asian lettuce wraps]()
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Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them; set aside.
![Two hands using a paper towel to dry separated leaves of Bibb lettuce]()
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl.
![A large pan with cooked ground beef being stirred with a spatula]()
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Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
![A large pot of chopped onion being stirred with a spatula, next to a glass bowl of cooked beef]()
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Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce until well combined. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
![A large pan with seasoned ground beef, chopped onion, green onion, and water chestnuts]()
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Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter; spoon beef mixture in the center.
![A platter with a large bowl of Asian beef filling, surrounded by Bibb lettuce cups, with two cups filled with beef filling]()
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Recipe Tip
Serve on small plates or have napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 388 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 388 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 580mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 23g | 47% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium 90mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 699mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
