Asian Beef and Noodle-Filled Lettuce Cups

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Added Jun 23rd, 09 by Mary Galvin


  • Categories: Meats, Vegetables
  • Servings: 4 change
  • Calories per serving: 265
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins


Nutritional Facts

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Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 26513%
Fat 8g13%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Carbohydrates 27g13%

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  • 3 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli
  • 12 ounces ground sirloin
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup carrots matchstick-cut
  • 1/2 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/3 cup onion prechopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 Boston lettuce leaves
  • 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts chopped

Recipe Method

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to pan, and cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes or until browned. Stir in noodles, carrots, and the next 4 ingredients (through mint).

3. Combine juice, sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add juice mixture to beef mixture; tossing gently to coat.

4. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates; spoon 1 1/4 cups beef mixture into each leaf. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon peanuts.

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