HOISIN MEATBALL LETTUCE WRAPS

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I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn't take long for them to disappear.-Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
SAUCE:
1/2 cup red currant jelly
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste
WRAPS:
36 small Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; coat with cornstarch., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Add sauce ingredients to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Return meatballs to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are glazed and cooked through, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs in lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Imma Guriras
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I'm not a big fan of hoisin sauce, but these meatballs were still really good. I would definitely make them again.


Priyanka Yadav
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Bikashani Katuwal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out really dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


barbi_samu oniani
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These lettuce wraps were just okay. The meatballs were a bit bland and the hoisin sauce was too sweet for my taste. I probably wouldn't make these again.


Jem Wolfie
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These meatballs were a bit dry, but the hoisin sauce helped to make them more flavorful. I would suggest adding some more liquid to the meatball mixture next time.


Sahmur Alam
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and the hoisin sauce was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


polis Khan
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These lettuce wraps were a great way to use up some leftover ground beef. They were easy to make and really tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Otaru Daniel
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I love hoisin sauce, so I knew I would love these meatballs. And I was right! They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Charles Mugo
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The hoisin sauce was also really good. I will definitely be making these again.


Jesse Delis Waiyu
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I'm not a huge fan of lettuce wraps, but these were actually really good! The meatballs were really flavorful and the hoisin sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely make these again.


Qasim Nawaz
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These lettuce wraps were so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, the hoisin sauce was sweet and tangy, and the lettuce wraps were the perfect vessel for everything.


Nicolas Leyva
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to use ground beef, and these meatballs definitely fit the bill! They were easy to make and packed with flavor. The hoisin sauce was also delicious and really made the dish.


Marypeace Anthony
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These lettuce wraps were a huge hit with my family! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the hoisin sauce was the perfect complement. I also loved the crunch of the lettuce and the freshness of the vegetables. This is definitely a recipe th