Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Medium Onion; 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1 can (8 Ounces) Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained And Chopped Medium; 1 pound Ground Turkey; 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 1/4 cups Ketchup; 4 teaspoons Rice Wine Vinegar; 4 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 head Iceberg Lettuce, Quartered At The Core, Core Removed, Leaves Separated And Torn Into Approximate 4-inch Cups; 1/4 cups Sliced Scallions; 1/4 cups Chopped Peanuts

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Medium Onion
2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 can (8 Ounces) Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained And Chopped Medium
1 pound Ground Turkey
1/4 cups Soy Sauce
1/4 cups Ketchup
4 teaspoons Rice Wine Vinegar
4 teaspoons Sesame Oil
2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 head Iceberg Lettuce, Quartered At The Core, Core Removed, Leaves Separated And Torn Into Approximate 4-inch Cups
1/4 cups Sliced Scallions
1/4 cups Chopped Peanuts

1
Heat oil in a large (12-inch skillet) over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions, garlic, and water chestnuts; saute until onions soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add turkey; continue to cook, stirring frequently, until meat loses its raw color and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, mix soy, ketchup, vinegar, oil, pepper flakes, and sugar.
5
Add to the sauteing turkey; continue to cook until mixture has thickened to the texture of thick sloppy joes.
6
When ready to serve, warm turkey mixture.
7
Lay out lettuce cups on a serving tray.
8
Fill each with 2 tablespoons of filling, then garnish with scallions and peanuts.
9
Serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Medium Onion, 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced, 1 can (8 Ounces) Sliced Water Chestnuts, Drained And Chopped Medium, and more.

Yes, Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups 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!

Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups

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