Asian Lettuce Wraps

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. minced ginger
  • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp. dried minced onion
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 head Boston lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional)

Directions

  1. In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add ground beef; pulse until combined.
  2. In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom mixture, thyme, oregano, mustard, garlic and dried onion. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until browned.
  3. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat.
  4. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrots and chopped cashews.

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