Beef Lettuce Wraps

Round plate with four butter lettuce pieces topped with the ground beef mixture

5 from 51 votes

These tasty beef lettuce wraps are simple to make and ready to serve in less than 10 minutes. Loaded with flavor, they are a great appetizer!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 234kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion minced
8- ounce can water chestnuts drained and minced

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
2 garlic cloves grated
½ teaspoon ground ginger

To Serve

Green onions thinly sliced
Crushed peanuts
Butter lettuce or bib lettuce or iceberg lettuce

Instructions

In a small bowl, add the sauce ingredients, and whisk until well combined.
Heat the oil on medium heat in a medium size frying pan. Add the ground beef and the onions and cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the water chestnuts and the sauce, and simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens, and everything is heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Serve on butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce topped with green onions and crushed peanuts, if desired.

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container, with the beef mixture and lettuce separate. The recipe will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

Ground beef: You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken
Soy Sauce: If you have a soy allergy, try tamari sauce, or liquid aminos, and you can't tell the difference in taste.
Hoisin Sauce: If you're looking for a gluten free alternative, try teriyaki sauce or just more peanut butter.
Peanut Butter: If you have a peanut allergy, you can substitute any nut butter or seed butter.

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