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These high protein, low carb Asian Szechuan lettuce wraps are filled with fragrant beef cooked in ginger, garlic and sesame oil. 

Since so many of you love my Szechuan Green Beans and Ground Turkey recipe, I thought I would offer another tasty Asian dish with similar flavors. These Szechuan Beef Lettuce Wraps are not only easy to make but they’re naturally low carb, high-protein and super fun to eat!

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Similar to ground turkey, sirloin is a blank canvas and since it’s pretty lean, you really need to load up on the flavor to make this dish stand out. Fresh ginger, garlic, hoisin and sesame oil are all great ways to turn boring ground beef into something special.

While it would be just as good served over brown rice, we love eating the in Boston bibb lettuce cups. My kids call them tacos, I call them delicious. If you want to dial up the heat, simply add more chili paste. You can also omit it entirely to keep the dish mild.

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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. 
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian, lettuce cups, lettuce wraps, low carb
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

  • 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 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

  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • To serve, scoop a small amount of the beef mixture into individual lettuce cups. Sprinkle with scallions or minced peanuts to serve. 

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Nutrition Facts
Asian Szechuan Beef Lettuce Wraps
Amount Per Serving (4 cups)
Calories 292 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 699mg 29%
Potassium 491mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin A 27%
Vitamin C 4.4%
Calcium 3.4%
Iron 17.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  5. BTW…it was delish! I added chopped water chestnuts for a little crunch and spinach for a little green!! I also made your black bean burgers for our Lenten meatless Friday din din! It was definitely a Lemon Bowl week!!!

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  7. What about the second teaspoon of sesame oil? When do you add that? I made this tonight and just added it at the end!!

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