Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Carrot - 1, julienned
• Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
• Lettuce leaves - 8-10
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Hoisin sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Egg - 1
• Breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• Ground beef - 1 pound

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Mix until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
4. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the lettuce wraps. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
5. To assemble the wraps, place a few meatballs in each lettuce leaf. Top with cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
6. Serve the lettuce wraps with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
7. Enjoy these Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps as a tasty appetizer or light meal!