Asian Express Beef Lettuce Wraps Kid-Friendly Meals

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   15 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Broiling
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup Asian peanut sauce
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded, chopped
• 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

Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings. Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; heat through.

Just before serving, add cucumber and torn mint; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves. Garnish with mint leaves.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition info per serving: 337 Calories; 11g Total Fat; 5g Saturated Fat; 115mg Cholesterol; 18g Carbohydrates; 3g Dietary Fiber; 6mg Iron; 641mg Sodium; 40g Protein; 9mg Zinc; 3mcg Vitamin B12.