Spicy Szechuan Lettuce Wraps

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish, Meat, Soup and Salad

Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, Quick and Easy, Spring, Summer

Servings: people

Calories: 504kcal

1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup tamari soy could be substituted
1 inch piece ginger peeled and cut into large pieces
1 tablespoon oil
1 pound ground pork
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice
2 scallions chopped
1 jalapeno seeded and sliced
2 cloves garlic grated or minced
1 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercon
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 can bean sprouts drained
1 large head or 2 small boston lettuce little gem or bibb works well too. cleaned and separated

In a small saucepan combine the stock, tamari and ginger bring to a gentle simmer. Let this simmer gently while you cook the pork. Clean your lettuce and separate the leaves onto a serving tray.
Heat a skillet or wok over high heat and add oil and the pork. Cook stirring and breaking up until the pork is browned. Add the five spice, scallions, jalapeno, garlic, and half the szechuan. Cook this stirring often for about 5 minutes. Taste and add remaining szechuan if desired.
Add the stock taking care not to add the ginger to the pork mixture by using a slotted spoon or a strainer. Add the drained bean sprouts as well and simmer until the sauces are absorbed while scraping the bottom of the pan of any brown areas, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish with the lettuce and top with the sesame seeds

Using my ingredients I came up with roughly 4 net carbs/ serving