Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Asian flavors with our tantalizing Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps. This delectable dish combines the vibrant tastes of Asia, featuring tender beef, crisp lettuce cups, and a symphony of aromatic spices. Savor the explosion of flavors in each bite, as the savory beef filling, infused with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a hint of heat, perfectly complements the refreshing crunch of the lettuce. Accompany these lettuce wraps with a trio of delectable sauces – a classic hoisin sauce, a creamy peanut sauce, and a spicy sriracha sauce – each adding a unique dimension of flavor to the dish. Whether you're hosting a lively party or seeking a flavorful weeknight meal, these Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
These Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are filled with ground beef cooked in a hoisin-peanut sauce, and topped with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and fresh mint.
Provided by Christine Simon Michener
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into the center of lettuce leaves, taco-style. Top with cucumber, carrot, and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 492.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
This is such an excellent recipe for a quick, week night meal. Loads of flavor and something different to have. I printed this off a food blog and now I can't find which blog it was from! I modified the recipe to the tastes of my family, and we all loved it.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil, stirring often and reducing the heat to medium, if necessary. Drain, and set aside to cool. Cook the onion in the same pan, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chile pepper sauce to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and sesame oil, and continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter, and pile meat mixture in the center. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito.
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil and heat. Add the cabbage and carrots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until the beef is heated and the cabbage begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce and cook 5 minutes, until mixture heats through and cabbage wilts, stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil. Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Pour the boiling water over the couscous and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Spoon some of the beef into the center of each lettuce leaf and roll up. Serve with the couscous.
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
Instead of going for takeout, go light with a standout ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Place steak on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until medium-rare, 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Let rest 10 minutes; thinly slice against the grain.
- While steak rests, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain, and return to pot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and sliced scallions; season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil; season sauce with salt and pepper. Fill lettuce leaves with beef, mango, and scallion lengths; drizzle with sauce. Serve with noodles.
EXPRESS ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
This recipe was in the local Sunday paper. It sounded good and is. It is also very easy and quick to prepare. I didn't mix in the vegetables as I was selling it to DS as "Asian tacos." LOL. I did have some tortillas on hand for DS to use also. I did not use mint. Substitute iceberg or romaine lettuce for Boston lettuce, as desired. This recipe can also be found in "The Healthy Beef Cookbook."
Provided by Ducky
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat, approximately 8 - 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Drain meat.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce until meat is coated.
- Heat meat through.
- Just prior to serving, add cucumber, carrots and torn mint.
- Mix gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with lettuce leaves, garnishing with mint, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.9, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 116.6, Sodium 642.7, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 33.6
ASIAN GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SPECIAL DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the special sauce by dissolving the sugar in water in a small bowl. Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice and sesame oil. Mix well and refrigerate this sauce until you're ready to serve. Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside. In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil, stirring often and reducing the heat to medium, if necessary. Drain, and set aside to cool. Cook the onion in the same pan, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chile pepper sauce to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and sesame oil, and continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter, and pile meat mixture in the center. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito, and dip in dipping sauce (optional).
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef: Opt for lean ground beef with a fat content of 85% or less. This will ensure that your lettuce wraps are not greasy.
- Cook the beef thoroughly: Make sure that the beef is cooked all the way through before assembling the lettuce wraps. This will prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves: Choose large, sturdy lettuce leaves that can hold the filling without wilting.
- Don't overfill the lettuce wraps: Be careful not to overload the lettuce wraps with filling, or they will be difficult to eat.
- Serve the lettuce wraps immediately: Lettuce wraps are best enjoyed fresh, so serve them as soon as they are assembled.
Conclusion:
Asian beef lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a combination that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!
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