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Ground Pork Lettuce Wraps
Ground pork lettuce wraps with savory seasoned pork and water chestnuts in crisp lettuce cups.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
25
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Ground pork cooks fast and carries a savory hoisin-soy sauce. Crisp lettuce and water chestnuts add the crunch that makes the wraps.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb ground pork
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Topping
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
How to Make It
1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Cook the ground pork until browned.
3
Break up the pork as it cooks.
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger.
5
Cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
7
Cook for 2 minutes.
8
Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves.
9
Scatter green onions over the filling.
10
Serve right away.
How to Make It
1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Cook the ground pork until browned.
3
Break up the pork as it cooks.
4
Stir in the garlic and ginger.
5
Cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
7
Cook for 2 minutes.
8
Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves.
9
Scatter green onions over the filling.
10
Serve right away.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 lb ground pork
Sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Vegetables
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Topping
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store the filling up to 3 days; assemble wraps fresh.
Reheat:
Reheat the filling on the stovetop and serve in fresh lettuce.
Swaps
No soy sauce? Use tamari in the same amount.
Avo's Tip
Spoon the filling into the lettuce just before serving so the cups stay crisp.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
What lettuce works best?
Butter lettuce or romaine hearts hold the filling and stay crisp.
No water chestnuts?
Diced jicama or celery add a similar crunch.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Keep the filling and lettuce separate and assemble at the table.
Quick Fixes
Filling watery: drain any excess liquid before serving.
Lettuce tearing: use sturdy butter or romaine leaves.
Want more heat: add sriracha or chili flakes.
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