Asian Beef/Lamb Lettuce Wraps

By CheeseDiva

Apart from being a shrill, shouting TV chef, Gordon Ramsay has long been a big influence in my cooking. The softer side of him is evident in many of his Britain based shows. In my new favorite, Ultimate Cookery Course, he highlights his love of simple, flavorful ingredients and the amazing meals they make. Watching it makes me want to gnaw my arm off, but hey, it’s a good way to get inspired!

Ingredients

• 12 leaves lettuce (iceberg, romaine, Boston or green leaf)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 lb. ground beef/lamb
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1-2 Tbsp. chili sauce (such as Sambal Oelek*)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 4 green onions, chopped

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thecomfortofcooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Gently rinse lettuce leaves and pat dry, careful not to tear them. Set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add bell pepper and onion, cook 3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook 5 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Drain grease and return pan to stovetop; reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic, soy sauce, hoisin and chili sauces, ginger, rice vinegar and honey. Cook until sauce has thickened, 3-4 minutes. Stir in green onions.

Spoon meat mixture into a medium bowl and place on a large serving platter. Arrange lettuce leaves around the bowl and serve.

Enjoy!