Peanut Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Savory ground pork cooked with garlic and fish sauce, served in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with a rich peanut sauce for a fresh, handheld meal. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 12 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for another 2 minutes until the pork is evenly coated and caramelized. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and pourable.
4. Step 4: To assemble, place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto the center of each of the 12 butter lettuce leaves. Top with 1 tbsp shredded carrot, a sprinkle of 3 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the peanut sauce over each wrap or serve on the side for dipping. Fold the lettuce around the filling and enjoy.