Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup minced fresh chives; 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 pound ground pork; 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1/2 cup red currant jelly; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste; 36 small Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup red currant jelly
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste
36 small Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; coat with cornstarch.
2
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
3
Add sauce ingredients to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Return meatballs to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are glazed and cooked through, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs in lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cilantro.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 1/4 cup minced fresh chives, 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps 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.

Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps

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