Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Tender Boston lettuce leaves hold a savory Asian filling.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (95% lean) ground beef
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup Asian peanut sauce
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
- Salt and pepper
- 12 large Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads) or iceberg or romaine lettuce
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; heat through.
- 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.
Nutrition
Per serving: 360 calories; 13g fat; 97mg cholesterol; 721mg sodium; 26g carbohydrate; 35g protein; 8.4mg niacin; 0.6mg vitamin B6; 4mcg vitamin B12; 4.8mg iron; 8.5mg zinc