Beefless Lettuce Wraps

These delightful lettuce wraps are filled with garlic-ginger flavored plant-based ground beef and mixed vegetables. You’ll practice building a savory Asian-style sauce and stir-frying aromatics with crisp vegetables for a fresh, hands-on meal.

Serves 1 | Active Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Chef's Notes

Gardien is one example of a meat alternative. Feel free to use products that you prefer or that are available in your area.

Making the Sauce

To make the sauce, simply mix the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 1: Making the Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
2 tbsp dry sherry or Shao Hsing rice wine
1 tsp sambal oelek, or to taste

Step 2: Cooking the Beefless Ground

1 tbsp peanut oil (or grapeseed)
1 tsp dark sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
4 green onions, minced
1 (13.7-oz) pkg of Gardein Beefless Crumble
3/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated in water, stems removed and diced
1 cup water chestnuts, diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 small head iceberg lettuce, leaves removed whole
1 to 2 green onion, sliced on the bias

To start the dish, heat a large, non-stick fry pan or wok over medium heat. Add the oils, followed by the ginger, garlic and green onions. Stir and cook the aromatics for a couple of minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.

Add the diced shiitake and Beefless Crumble and break up any big clumps. Cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Next, add the red pepper and water chestnuts. Let cook for a minute or two. Then add the sauce and toss to evenly coat the ingredients. Let simmer for a few minutes, until the liquid reduces and thickens. Turn the heat to low and keep warm.

To serve the lettuce wraps, scoop a bit of the mixture into a lettuce cup and top with some of the green onions. Serve with additional sambal, if desired.

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