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Bison and Water Chestnut Lettuce Cups





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
25 mins

Bison is leaner than beef, making it a good choice for a healthy dinner like this one. The spicy Sriracha sauce squirted on at the end is the key seasoning.

su-Bison and Water Chestnut Lettuce Cups




Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1 pound lean ground bison or ground beef
 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 2 1/2 tablespoons Asian black bean sauce
 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
 1/3 cup sliced green onions
 1/2 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
 1 large head butter lettuce, separated into leaves
  Sriracha chili sauce
Step 1
1

Combine bison, ginger, and garlic in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring to break up meat, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bean sauce and hoisin and stir just until combined. Stir in water chestnuts and onions.

Step 2
2

Spoon bison mixture into a serving bowl. Put peanuts in a small bowl and set lettuce leaves on a platter. Serve with Sriracha.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 433Calories from Fat 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g44%

Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 249mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 27g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.