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Szechuan Beef Lettuce Wraps

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Total time
20 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
Asian
Szechuan Beef Lettuce Wraps

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
  • 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)

Steps

  1. 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. Using a wooden spoon, begin breaking the beef up into bite-sized pieces. Saute until beef is browned, about 7-9 minutes.

  2. 2

    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. 3

    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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