Oriental Express Beef Lettuce Wraps
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • Rice| Ingredients |
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| 1 1/2 lb. ground beef (95 % lean) |
| 1/2 c. hoisin sauce |
| 1/2 c. Asian peanut sauce |
| 1 medium cucumber, seeded, chopped |
| 1/2 c. shredded carrot |
| 1/4 c. torn fresh mint leaves |
| salt and pepper |
| 12 large Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads) or iceberg or romaine lettuce |
| fresh mint leaves |
Directions:
1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8-10 min. or until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings. Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; heat through.
2. Just before serving, add cucumber, carrots and torn mint; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves. Garnish with mint.
* Note:Nutrition information is for 1/4 recipe per serving.
* This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.
Nutrition:
Calories: 360; Total Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 97mg; Total Carbs: 26g; Protein: 35g; Sodium: 721mg;