Asian Lettuce Wraps
Asian Lettuce Wraps pair juicy, ginger-kissed ground beef with crisp Bibb leaves for a satisfying contrast of savory-sweet flavors and fresh crunch. Hoisin, soy, and a touch of chile sauce bring depth, while water chestnuts add snap and green onions brighten each bite. Ideal as a shareable appetizer or light meal for casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asian Lettuce Wraps, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the whole lettuce leaves and pat them dry carefully to avoid tearing; set them aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease; transfer the beef to a bowl.
- 4
Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce until thoroughly combined. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and the cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just start to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Arrange the lettuce leaves around the outside edge of a large serving platter; spoon the beef mixture into the center.
- Calories 503.47 kcal High 25%
- Protein 21.98 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 37.75 g 14%
- Total Fat 28.03 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 9.91 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.53 mg High 27%
- Sodium 522.25 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 11.94 g --
- Added Sugars 7.88 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 102.64 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 207.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 148.23 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 12.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Asian Lettuce Wraps is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Sauce, Cooking Oil, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 503.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asian Lettuce Wraps made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Sauce, Cooking Oil, Garlic, Green Onion, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asian Lettuce Wraps?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 503.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asian Lettuce Wraps easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Asian Lettuce Wraps healthy?
- Asian Lettuce Wraps has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 503.47 calories and 21.98 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 522.25 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.91 g (50% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.88 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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