chinese beef lettuce wraps

Name: Chinese Beef Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) 90% lean ground beef; 2 clove(s) garlc,minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chinese five spice powder; 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce, low sodium; 2 tablespoon(s) dry sherry; 1 tablespoon(s) cold water; 1 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; 1 teaspoon(s) sriracha chili sauce; 1 can(s) ( 8oz) diced water chestnuts,drained; 1 bunch(es) green onions,thinly sliced; 8-12 large boston lettuce leaves

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Gloria Gasperson'Giddings

Gainesville, GA

Updated on Nov 24, 2012

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound 90% lean ground beef
2 cloves garlc,minced
1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
1 can ( 8oz) diced water chestnuts,drained
1 bunch green onions,thinly sliced
8-12 large boston lettuce leaves

How To Make chinese beef lettuce wraps

Step 1

In a nonstick 12 inch skillet, cook beef,garlic and five spice powder over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until browned,breaking up meat with side of spoon. Meanwhile,in cup,mix soy sauce, sherry, water,cornstarch and chili sauce.

Step 2

Stir water chestnuts and green onions into beef mixture.Add soy sauce mixture and cook 1-2 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Makes about 3 cups.
Step 3

Divide beef mixture among lettuce leaves. Fold leaves over beef mixture to eat out of hand.
Step 4

Each serving about 250 calories, 12gram total fat (4.5 g saturated),60 mg sodium, 10g carbs, 2g fiber,24 g protien.
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