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Quick Savory Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe with Easy Hoisin Ginger Sauce

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A fast, savory, and satisfying ground beef lettuce wraps recipe featuring a homemade hoisin ginger sauce that is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 head butter lettuce (iceberg can be used for extra crunch)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) water chestnuts, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  2. Prep aromatics and veggies: Peel and finely grate fresh ginger. Mince garlic cloves. Thinly slice green onions and chop water chestnuts if using.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
  5. Combine sauce and mix-ins: Pour the prepared hoisin ginger sauce over the beef. Add chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions. Stir well and let simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce slightly.
  6. Prepare the lettuce cups: Separate butter lettuce leaves carefully, rinse and pat dry, keeping leaves whole and sturdy.
  7. Assemble and serve: Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf and serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. Avoid overcooking garlic and ginger to prevent bitterness. Drain excess fat after browning beef to keep wraps from being greasy. Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor. Keep lettuce leaves whole and sturdy to hold filling without tearing.

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Keywords: ground beef lettuce wraps, hoisin ginger sauce, quick dinner, savory wraps, easy recipe, weeknight meal, low-carb, gluten-free option

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