Asian Express Beef Lettuce Wraps

Makes 4 Servings

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

1. 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.

2. Pour off drippings. Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; heat through.
3. Just before serving, add cucumber and torn mint; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves. Garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition info per serving:

337 Calories;

Total Fat: 11g;

Saturated Fat: 5g; 

Cholesterol: 115mg; 

Carbohydrates: 18g;  

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 

Iron:  6mg;

Sodium: 641mg; 

Protein: 0g; 

Zinc: 9mg; 

Vitamin B12:  3mcg; 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Texas Beef Council and It's What's For Dinner. www.txbeef.org

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