Asianlettuce Roll-Ups Recipe

Name: Asianlettuce Roll-Ups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 pound ground chicken, beef, or turkey, or leftover meat/seafood of any kind; 1 medium carrot, minced or grated; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1 head romaine lettuce, separated, washed, and dried; 2-3 green onions, sliced at an angle, for garnish; handful Chopped unsalted peanuts or cashews, for garnish (optional); 1 cup leftover brown (or white) rice; Sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, or water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic; 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced or grated ginger root; 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame oil; 1/4-1/2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice

Servings: persons

Filling
1 pound ground chicken, beef, or turkey, or leftover meat/seafood of any kind
1 medium carrot, minced or grated
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, separated, washed, and dried
2-3 green onions, sliced at an angle, for garnish
handful Chopped unsalted peanuts or cashews, for garnish (optional)
1 cup leftover brown (or white) rice
Sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, or water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon fresh minced or grated ginger root
1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame oil
1/4-1/2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice

1
Preparation: Put the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stir or whisk to combine set aside.
2
Heat a large saute pan or wok on medium-high heat. Cook the meat until juices start to be released, breaking it up as you cook.
3
Add the carrot, broccoli, bell pepper and other vegetables. Continue stirring and breaking up the meat until it is thoroughly cooked.
4
Turn the heat down to medium-low, give the sauce a stir or a whisk, and add it to the pan. Add the rice and toss until all is well-coated and heated through.
5
Serve the meat/rice mixture and lettuce leaves separately on a plate, put the meat in the leaves with a spoon, then sprinkle with nuts and/or green onions and eat it rolled up in the lettuce leaves like a taco.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 pound ground chicken, beef, or turkey, or leftover meat/seafood of any kind, 1 medium carrot, minced or grated, 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Asianlettuce Roll-Ups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asianlettuce Roll-Ups

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Variations & substitutions

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