Lettuce Wraps

Andi of Longmeadow Farm's Note:

A low carb treat

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves removed
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons Splenda granular
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 cups cabbage, chopped

Directions:

1. Cook the ground beef and onions until they're done.
2. Mix together soy, sweetener, garlic, red pepper, ginger then pour over the ground beef.
3. Add cabbage.
4. Cook until cabbage is nice and soft or if you omit the cabbage, cook until soy sauce has pretty much evaporated.
5. Let it cool a bit.
6. Then to serve take a lettuce leaf and put some of the meat mixture in the middle and wrap it up.

Reviews

[Ambervim]

Nice flavor!!! I only had romaine lettuce and that does not wrap well at all. Definitely use iceberg or a nice butter lettuce. Next time I make it, I will chop the cabbage much finer. I was out of fresh ginger and used ginger powder. The flavor was imparted nicely.

[mama smurf]

DELICIOUS! I made these using ground turkey and like Rita I made a slurry with some cornstarch and water. I did add some diced carrots and red pepper for a little more vegies. Will make these again. Made for March's Tag Game ~LaLechuga~ Lettuce and Diabetic Forum for March 2012.

[Rita~]

Messy Fun Goodness!
Used ground turkey, sauteed it in sesame oil. Added diced carrots and red bell pepper.
I did add a slurry of water and cornstarch just so the mixture would stay together better in the lettuce wrap. Thanks!