ASIAN GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SPECIAL DIPPING SAUCE

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Categories     Beef     Sauté     Healthy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 25

WRAPS
16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Asian chile pepper sauce (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
DIPPING SAUCE (optional)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot mustard
2 teaspoons water
1-2 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste

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).

Tara Miya
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The lettuce wraps were tasty and the dipping sauce was flavorful. I would have liked the filling to be a bit more substantial, but overall I was satisfied with the dish.


Hafiz Marwan
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I found this recipe to be too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Vanessa Leon
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These lettuce wraps were a disappointment. The filling was bland and the lettuce cups were soggy. I won't be making these again.


Anwaar Ali
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and these lettuce wraps fit the bill perfectly. They're packed with vegetables and lean protein, and they're also low in calories and fat. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


little._.ripper
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These lettuce wraps were a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They were easy to make and very tasty. I served them with rice and they were a hit with the whole family.


Atushar 725
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I made these lettuce wraps for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making these again.


isabel makaneta
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These lettuce wraps were amazing! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the lettuce cups were the perfect vessel for holding all the ingredients. The dipping sauce was also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Dipshan Gauli
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The lettuce wraps were tasty and the dipping sauce was flavorful. I would have liked the filling to be a bit more substantial, but overall I was satisfied with the dish.


Md.Ashikuzzaman
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The lettuce wraps were good, but I wasn't a fan of the dipping sauce. I thought it was a bit too spicy.


Kevin Wanyange
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Muhib King
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These lettuce wraps were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more spices to the filling. The dipping sauce was also a bit too sweet for me.


Capricious Dame
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lettuce wraps were delicious and so easy to make. The dipping sauce was also really good. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rosalie Werner
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These lettuce wraps were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the flavorful filling and the crispy lettuce cups. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Amanda Bowers
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the ingredients are easy to find. The dipping sauce is a must - it really makes the dish.


Nathaniel Ramsey
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to use ground beef, and this recipe definitely delivered. The Asian flavors were bold and delicious, and the lettuce wraps were a fun and easy way to serve the dish. Will definitely be making this again!


Metal koko 786
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These lettuce wraps were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the lettuce cups were the perfect vessel for holding all the ingredients. I especially loved that this recipe includes a homemade dipping sauce - it really took the