Yield: 8 servings
Easy Asian Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps
This ground pork lettuce wraps recipe is a total crowd pleaser! Tender browned ground pork mixed with crunchy veggies and a tangy sweet and sour sauce, all wrapped up in a cool and crisp bibb lettuce leaf, makes for a surprisingly satisfying meal in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
For the ground pork mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-lg. ground pork
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups colorful coleslaw mix
- 1 (8-oz.) can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
For the Asian sauce:
- 1 /4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For serving:
- 2 heads Boston bibb lettuce
- sliced green onions (optional)
- toasted black sesame seeds (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, season it with a little salt and pepper, and brown it, breaking it up as it’s cooking. Continue cooking it until there’s no pink remaining, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the diced onions and stir in the sauce ingredients: garlic, fresh grated ginger, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Continue cooking until the onions become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, and then stir in the coleslaw mix and chopped water chestnuts. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve: spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the ground pork mixture into the lettuce leaf of your choice. Add toppings as desired. Roll or fold like a taco and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8 servingsServing Size:
3 pork lettuce wrapsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 13.8gSaturated Fat: 4.7gCholesterol: 53.5mgSodium: 410.1mgCarbohydrates: 9.7gFiber: 2.3gSugar: 5.0gProtein: 16.7g