These lettuce wraps are bursting with Asian flavors, delicious, and a great idea for entertaining or a family-style meal. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the beef mixture into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the beef like a burrito and enjoy!
Ingredients
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16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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¼ cup hoisin sauce
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
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1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)
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1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
Description
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Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them; set aside.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce until well combined. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
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Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter; spoon beef mixture in the center.
