Last week I downloaded an awesome app called All Recipes (like the website). You can search for recipes, save them to your recipe box, and create a shopping list. It's been great for helping me to plan the dinners I make for my family. (Still unsuccessful at meal planning for the entire week, though.)
Anyway, I found a recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps that sounded easy & delicious, so I gave it a try! They came out great, and I had leftovers for lunches.
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Original recipe here
16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound extra lean ground beef (ground chicken would be good too)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for serving
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (optional - I used sriracha)
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
Thai sweet chili sauce for serving (optional)
Cilantro for serving (optional)
Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Add onion and cook in the same skillet until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and chile pepper sauce into the onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil and cooked beef. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Arrange lettuce on plates and pile meat mixture into the center. Top with cilantro, additional hoisin sauce and Thai sweet chili sauce if desired and enjoy!
Calories 302
Fat 13g
Carbs 22g
Sugar 6g
Protein 23g
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