Beef Lettuce Wraps
Quick and delicious, these Beef Lettuce Wraps combine savory ground beef with crunchy water chestnuts, all wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and minced
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Crushed peanuts (optional for garnish)
- Butter lettuce, bib lettuce, or iceberg lettuce (for wrapping)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and creamy peanut butter. Whisk until smooth.
- In a medium frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and minced onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add minced water chestnuts to the pan, then stir in the sauce mixture. Let simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Fill lettuce leaves with the beef mixture and garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts.
Notes
Feel free to customize your wraps with additional vegetables or sauces!