Asian Lettuce Wraps
with Ginger Sriracha Sauce
Ingredients
12 oz. Ground Beef
1 C. Diced Yellow Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
1-2 Green Onions
½ Carrot
1 oz. Piece Ginger
4-6 Romaine Leaves (hearts)
1 tsp. Sriracha
½ C. Mexican Cheese Blend
2 oz. Sliced Water Chestnuts
Asian Glaze:
2 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
½ Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
Tools: Large Pan • Grater
Instructions
Prepare Your Ingredients
Wash and dry your produce.
Grate the ginger to make ½ Tbsp.
Peel and grate ½ the carrot (use all if small).
Roughly chop the water chestnuts.
Thinly slice the green onion(s).
Finely chop the yellow onion.
Mince 2 cloves garlic.
Cook the Meat
Heat ½ Tbsp. olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and yellow onion, then use a wooden spoon to break apart the meat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook until browned and cooked through; 3-4 minutes.
Drain fat from beef mixture and place back in pan.
Make the Ginger Sriracha Sauce
Add the asian glaze, 1 tsp. sriracha, garlic, and the ginger to the pan with the beef.
Mix, and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the water chestnuts into the pan and mix for 15 seconds.
Remove pan from heat.
Plating
Divide lettuce between your plates and spoon the beef mixture into the leaves.
Top with grated carrots, green onions, and cheese.
Enjoy!
