Oriental
Express Beef Lettuce Wraps
Janice Elder NORTH CARLOLINA
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 30 Minutes • Makes 4 servings
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1-1/2
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pounds ground beef chuck
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1/2
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cup hoisin sauce
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1/2
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cup Asian peanut sauce
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1
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medium cucumber, seeded, chopped
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1/4
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cup torn fresh mint leaves
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Salt and pepper
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12
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large Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads) or iceberg or romaine lettuce
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Fresh mint leaves
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1. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes
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 and torn mint; toss gently. Season with
salt and pepper. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves. Garnish with mint.