Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps
These Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and healthy Asian-inspired dish. The meatballs are made with a flavorful hoisin sauce and served in crisp lettuce wraps.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- 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
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 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.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the lettuce wraps. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- To assemble the wraps, place a few meatballs in each lettuce leaf. Top with cucumber slices, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve the lettuce wraps with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
- Enjoy these Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps as a tasty appetizer or light meal!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
