Orange beef lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with thinly sliced flank steak that is marinated in a flavorful orange sauce and then cooked until tender. The beef is then wrapped in lettuce leaves and topped with a variety of toppings, such as shredded carrots, cucumbers, and green onions. Orange beef lettuce wraps are a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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ORANGE BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
This is a lighter version of a restaurant favorite. I also recommend trying these wraps with ground chicken or turkey.-Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients., In a large skillet, cook beef, garlic and ginger over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in soy sauce, orange juice, sugar, marmalade and pepper flakes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into pan. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened., Serve in lettuce leaves with rice. Top with carrots and green onions; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
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
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
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
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
ORANGE BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS - OAMC
From "Don't Panic - Dinner's in the Freezer". This works equally well as an appetizer or main dish. Good with chicken as well.
Provided by JillAZ
Categories Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut steak into 1/8" thick strips and place in a medium bowl. Add 1 T. cornstarch and toss to coat the beef with the starch. Set aside.
- Wash lettuce and separate into individual leaves; set aside.
- Make orange sauce:.
- Combine orange juice concentrate, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce and 1 T cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet. Add red pepper flakes. Add half of the beef and stir fry until brown on all sides, about 1-2 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Remove from wok and set aside. Stir fry remaining half of beef. Return first half of beef to wok and add orange sauce, green onions and water chestnuts. Cook until sauce is thick and bubbly.
- To Serve immediately:.
- Place a small amount of beef mixture on a lettuce leaf. Top with garnishes of choice. Fold sides in and enjoy.
- To Freeze:.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Freeze in a large ziploc bag.
- To serve: Thaw in fridge. Reheat in a skillet on low until just warmed through - DO NOT OVERCOOK or the meat will be tough. Place a small amount of mixture on a lettuce leaf, add garnishes of choice, roll up and eat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 732.8, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 25.3
ORANGE BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS RECIPE
Provided by kdet
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- n a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. In a large skillet, cook beef, garlic and ginger over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in soy sauce, orange juice, sugar, marmalade and pepper flakes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into pan. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve in lettuce leaves with rice. Top with carrots and green onions; drizzle with sauce. 1 wrap: 250 calories
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix instead of shredding your own cabbage and carrots.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute a mixture of oyster sauce and brown sugar.
- For a spicier orange beef, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve the lettuce wraps immediately, or the lettuce will start to wilt.
- You can also use other types of lettuce leaves, such as romaine or butter lettuce.
- If you have any leftover orange beef, it can be reheated in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat.
Conclusion:
Orange beef lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new recipe, give these orange beef lettuce wraps a try. You won't be disappointed.
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