Asian Beef Tortilla Bites
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).
Ingredients
2 lb (1 kg) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Lean/Extra Lean Ground Beef
4 green onions, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 tbsp (15 mL) minced ginger root2 carrots, grated¾ cup (175 mL) chopped water chestnuts⅓ cup (75 mL) hoisin sauce¼ cup (50 mL) soy sauce2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper6 leaf lettuce leaves12 flour tortillas, warmedDirections
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.
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.
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.
