Asian Szechuan Beef Lettuce Wraps
These high protein, low carb Asian Szechuan lettuce wraps are filled with fragrant beef cooked in ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (low sodium )
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce (leaves separated)
- scallions, roasted peanuts (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet. Add ginger, garlic and chili paste. Heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add in the beef.
- 2
Using a wooden spoon, begin breaking the beef up into bite-sized pieces. Saute until beef is browned, about 7-9 minutes. While the beef is browning, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin and chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour mixture over the browned beef and cook until warmed through, about 2 additional minutes. Drizzle with the second teaspoon of sesame oil before serving.
- 3
To serve, scoop a small amount of the beef mixture into individual lettuce cups. Sprinkle with scallions or minced peanuts to serve.