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Asian Beef and Rice Lettuce Wraps

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves separated
  • Optional: Sliced green onions shredded carrots, sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium; drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook 3-4 minutes until onion softens and is fragrant.
  3. Stir in rice, soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and vinegar; heat through.
  4. Remove from heat; cool a few minutes.
  5. Spoon filling into each lettuce leaf.
  6. Add optional green onions, carrots, and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition and flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.