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Beef Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are such a way to serve a healthy entree that even the kids will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6
Calories: 274kcal
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 2-inch pc fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 scallions (green onions), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 head lettuce, Boston or Iceberg leaves separated, cleaned and dried

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté beef until brown.
  • Stir in ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, optional red pepper flakes, and hoisin and cook for 1 minute. 
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts. Season with salt and pepper 
  • Serve warm wrapped in lettuce cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1038IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg