How to make Asian Lettuce Wraps

Spicy flavors, lots of texture and a bit of crunch make these Asian beef lettuce wraps a mouth watering light meal. These finger food delights can be served at informal dinner parties as a starter or main course. These are Healthy and great for the waistline. When you serve them, your guests will thank you.

Things You'll Need

• 1 lb lean Ground Beef
• • 1 tbsp. Wok oil
• • 1 Finely Chopped Onion
• • 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
• • 1 tbsp. Light Soy Sauce
• • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
• • 1 tbsp. Ground Ginger
• • 1 tbsp. Light Rice Wine Vinegar
• • 1 tbsp. Chili-Garlic Sauce
• • 8 oz. Chopped Water Chestnuts
• • 2 tbsp. Sesame Oil
• • 16 Butter Lettuce Leaves

Instructions

1. Rinse, drain and dry lettuce leaves. Place in the refrigerator for one hour so they will be stay crisp before serving.

2. Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Add the ground beef and cook over medium high heat until done. Drain meat, and set aside.

3. Combine chopped onions, garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and chili-garlic sauce in the same wok. Stir-fry until the onions are done.

4. Add chopped water chestnuts, ground beef and sesame oil to wok, stirring until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

5. Place meat filling in the center of a large serving platter and arrange lettuce leaves around the edges of the plate. Allow each guest to spoon the filling into a lettuce leaf and wrap.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are having trouble finding certain ingredients, go to your nearest Asian grocery.

• Don't let children help with cooking or stirring when it would have the be too close to a hot stove!