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Szechuan Beef Lettuce Cups - a healthy, gluten free Asian recipe
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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. 
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 Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce leaves separated
  • scallions, roasted peanuts optional garnish
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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

Serving: 4cups | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 491mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3.1mg