Before we know it, we will all be lounging by the pool basking in the warm sunshine of summer and drinking some tropical drinks with little umbrellas in them. We have had a very mild winter here in Kansas, so maybe it is easier for me to imagine that than some of you. I for one am beginning to think about swimsuit season, which at this point is a little terrifying. Well, here is a protein-packed dish that will get you on your way to the skin-baring summer months. I felt it was the least I could do after sharing my Loaded Mashed Potatoes last week. Top the wraps with your favorite veggies. I love the crunch that they give these.
Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Author: Sunflower Supper Club
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup plum sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 bag coleslaw mix (10-12 ounces)
- ½ cup shredded carrots, plus more for serving if desired
- 1 can water chestnuts, chopped
- Red Bell Pepper Strips, optional for serving
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves, or your favorite lettuce
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in skillet over medium heat with the garlic and red pepper flakes.
- When browned, drain well and add the plum sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Cook for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Add the coleslaw mix, carrots, and water chestnuts. Continue cooking about 5 minutes until coleslaw mix is crisp tender.
- Spoon into the lettuce leaves.
- Top with shredded carrots and sliced red bell peppers if desired.
Enjoy!
Kim
Linked to the following great parties:
Our very own Weekend Potluck
Everyday Mom’s Meals Church Supper
Addicted to Recipes Scrumptious Sunday Link Party
Jam Hands Recipe Sharing Monday
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Linked to the following great parties:
Our very own Weekend Potluck
Everyday Mom’s Meals Church Supper
Addicted to Recipes Scrumptious Sunday Link Party
Jam Hands Recipe Sharing Monday
I looove me a good lettuce wrap! There’s just something about the warm, seasoned beef with all those crunchy vegetables. Looks delish Kim.
Thanks Kari! They can be a little messy, but they are so good! 🙂
~Kim
We love lettuce wraps and these look flavorful and delish! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week, Happy Valentine’s Day and come back soon ~EMM
We have become big fans of lettuce wraps (my husband is eating low carb). Thank you for a new wrap option. Visiting from Recipe Sharing Monday.
Thank you so much for linking this recipe up at Recipe Sharing Monday! The new link party is up and I’d love to see you back. Have a great week. 🙂