Asian Beef Tortilla Bites

These awesome appetizers start off with a delicious ground beef base mixture that you can also use to make a simple stir-fry recipe (see Cook’s Notes).
10 Minutes

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These awesome appetizers start off with a delicious ground beef base mixture that you can also use to make a simple stir-fry recipe (see Cook’s Notes).

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
 2 lb (1 kg) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef
 4 green onions, sliced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced ginger root
 2 carrots, grated
 ¾ cup (175 mL) chopped water chestnuts
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) hoisin sauce
 ¼ cup (50 mL) soy sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
 ½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
 6 leaf lettuce leaves
 12 flour tortillas, warmed
1

Cook beef in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up with potato masher or wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain. Add onions, garlic, ginger, carrots and water chestnuts; cook over medium heat until onions are softened, about 3 minutes.

2

Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 1/4 cup (50 mL) water, cornstarch and pepper. Pour into pan and cook stirring until combined and slightly thickened. Keep warm.

3

Cut tortillas into quarters. Lay piece of leaf lettuce on each quarter. Mound about 1/4 cup (50 mL) beef filling on each and roll up into cone shape. Secure sides with toothpick.

Cook's Notes 1: You can prepare the beef mixture in advance, dividing it into portions and freezing for up to 3 months. Then, when having a get-together, just thaw some to make into appetizers.
Cook's Notes 2: You can use half the cooked beef mixture as a quick supper stir fry: In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups (750 mL) trimmed cut green beans and 1 red pepper cut into strips; stir-fry briefly. Add 2 tbsp (25 mL) water; cover and steam until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Add 3 cups (750 mL) cooked beef mixture; cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until hot. Serve over noodles sprinkled with chopped peanuts (if desired). Makes 6 main and 12 starter courses.
An excellent source of Iron (28% DV) and Zinc (79% DV).

Ingredients

 2 lb (1 kg) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef
 4 green onions, sliced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced ginger root
 2 carrots, grated
 ¾ cup (175 mL) chopped water chestnuts
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) hoisin sauce
 ¼ cup (50 mL) soy sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
 ½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
 6 leaf lettuce leaves
 12 flour tortillas, warmed
Asian Beef Tortilla Bites
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