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Asian Beef Tortilla Bites

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

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).

 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

40 Pieces

Amount per serving
Calories354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.