Oriental Express Beef Lettuce Wraps
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Serve With:
Rice
Servings: 4
Rice
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
What you need:
* 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
* 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
What to do:
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.
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.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 360; Total Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 97mg; Total Carbs: 26g; Protein: 35g; Sodium: 721mg;