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.

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Steps

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Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry , being careful not tear them.

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Set aside.

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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.

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Drain , and set aside to cool.

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Cook the onion in the same pan , stirring frequently.

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Add the garlic , soy sauce , hoisin sauce , ginger , vinegar , and chile pepper sauce to the onions , and stir.

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Stir in chopped water chestnuts , green onions , and sesame oil , and continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt , about 2 minutes.

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Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter , and pile meat mixture in the center.

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To serve , allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf.

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Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito.

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Ingredients

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bibb lettuce, lean ground beef, cooking oil, onion, fresh garlic cloves, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, rice wine vinegar, water chestnuts, green onion, sesame oil