Asian Beef Lettuce wraps, savory

Tender Boston lettuce leaves hold a savory Asian filling.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (95% lean)
• 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

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
2. Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; heat through.
3. Just before serving, add cucumber, carrots and torn mint; toss gently.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves.
6. Garnish with mint.

Nutrition information per serving: 360 calories; 13 g fat; 97 mg cholesterol; 721 mg sodium; 26 g carbohydrate; 35 g protein; 8.4 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 4 mcg vitamin B12; 4.8 mg iron; 8.5
mg zinc

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the Texas Beef Council. Used with permission.