Best 7 Chinese Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a fiery delight? Look no further than Chinese spicy beef lettuce wraps, a dish that combines the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine with the freshness of crisp lettuce leaves. This tantalizing appetizer or main course is sure to leave an unforgettable impression on your palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect Chinese spicy beef lettuce wraps, a dish that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Chengdu.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, cleaned and dried In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil and saute beef until brown. Stir in ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hoisin and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm wrapped in lettuce cups.

ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



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This is such an excellent recipe for a quick, week night meal. Loads of flavor and something different to have. I printed this off a food blog and now I can't find which blog it was from! I modified the recipe to the tastes of my family, and we all loved it.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 leaves boston bibb lettuce
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil (dark)

Steps:

  • Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil, stirring often and reducing the heat to medium, if necessary. Drain, and set aside to cool. Cook the onion in the same pan, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chile pepper sauce to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and sesame oil, and continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter, and pile meat mixture in the center. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito.

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS



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Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!

Provided by Rachel Castro

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil

Steps:

  • Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



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These Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are filled with ground beef cooked in a hoisin-peanut sauce, and topped with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and fresh mint.

Provided by Christine Simon Michener

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ cup hoisin sauce
½ cup peanut sauce
12 lettuce leaves
1 cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spoon beef mixture into the center of lettuce leaves, taco-style. Top with cucumber, carrot, and mint. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 492.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SPICY CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS



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This is one of my go-to meals when I want a fun dinner. I love the spicy Asian flavors against the cool lettuce and the added crunch of peanuts and water chestnuts. -Brittany Allyn, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound chicken tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup stir-fry sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/4 cup salted peanuts
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with pepper. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add stir-fry sauce and soy sauce. Stir in chicken; heat through., Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture on each lettuce leaf; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 teaspoons peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon cilantro. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHINESE SPICY BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS



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From OregonLive.com. I loved the beef lettuce wraps from a restaurant in Montauk, NY called East by Northeast. This was the closest I have found to recreating it with a few minor adjustments from me.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 10 wraps, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sherry wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon thai chili paste (sambal oelek)
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 bunch green onion, white parts chopped green parts cut on bias in 1/4-inch lengths (divided)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined and minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
1 tablespoon cold water
2 heads bibb lettuce or 2 heads butter lettuce

Steps:

  • Spray large, heavy skillet with nonstick cooking spray. In skillet set over medium-high heat, brown ground beef; drain if necessary.
  • Add garlic, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, five-spice powder, white part of green onions, water chestnuts and minced chile. Turn down heat and simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Add cornstarch-water mixture to beef mixture and stir until it thickens slightly. Add green part of green onions and cook just until heated through (onion tops will lose their bright green color if cooked too long).
  • Separate lettuce leaves, wash and pat dry. Arrange lettuce cups on platter and serve alongside beef mixture.
  • Serve with my Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce (#144178) A must-have for the lettuce wraps !

INDIAN-SPICED BEEFY LETTUCE WRAPS



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Since I love Indian flavors, I almost always have coconut milk, a jar of mango chutney and garam masala seasoning in my pantry. This recipe is one of my go-tos when I am short on time but want something that tastes spectacular. If you'd like to give this a different style of Asian flair, use hoisin sauce in place of chutney and Chinese five-spice powder in place of garam masala. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup mango chutney
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 package (12.70 ounces) Asian crunch salad mix
1/4 cup canned coconut milk
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1 medium mango, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in chutney, soy sauce and garam masala; heat through. Add salad mix (reserve packets); cook and stir until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes., Combine coconut milk and reserved dressing packet until smooth. Spoon beef mixture into lettuce leaves; sprinkle with contents from reserved toppings packet. Drizzle with coconut milk mixture and top with mango.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Slice the beef thinly: This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
  • Marinate the beef in a flavorful mixture: This will help tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor.
  • Stir-fry the beef until it is just cooked through: Overcooking will toughen the beef.
  • Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves: This will provide a refreshing contrast to the spicy beef.
  • Load up your lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings: This could include things like shredded carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, or sprouts.
  • Serve the lettuce wraps immediately: This will prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Conclusion:

Chinese spicy beef lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for something new and exciting to try, give Chinese spicy beef lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed!

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