Asian Lettuce Cups

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Plum sauce adds sweetness with fewer calories, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

water chestnuts

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: canned water chestnuts

Jicama offers a similar crunch, while canned water chestnuts are often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while almonds can be cheaper depending on the region.

Heat a big flat sauté pan over medium heat and add 1/4 cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.

Dice one onion and add it to the pan, sautéing until translucent.

Grate in a 2-inch piece of ginger and 4 cloves of garlic into the pan, mixing well.

Add 1 lb of beef and 1 lb of turkey meat to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks.

Season with fresh ground pepper and a pinch of salt, being cautious with the salt due to the soy sauce.

Continue cooking until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.

Absorb excess grease by making a pool in the pan and using a paper towel to soak it up.

Add 2 cans of sliced water chestnuts to the pan.

Stir in 1/4 cup of panoo sauce, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of white vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of honey.

Add 1 bunch of sliced scallions and mix everything together, tasting for seasoning.

Finish with toasted sesame seeds on top.

Prepare a cucumber salad by slicing cucumbers and red onion super thin using a mandolin.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar with the sliced vegetables, allowing them to marinate before serving.

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