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Korean Beef Lettuce Cups

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

This Asian-inspired ground beef recipe lets you entertain with style and within budget. It works for family meals too — easy to prepare and casual to eat.

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 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ sweet red pepper, diced
 1 lb (500 g) Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Chuck or Lean Ground Beef
 1 tsp (5 mL) minced ginger root
 ¼ cup (50 mL) soy sauce
 1 tbsp (15 mL) Asian chili sauce
 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
 Bibb lettuce leaves
 Fresh lime wedges
 Shredded carrot and cucumber
 Chopped cilantro or mint or chopped green onion
 Hoisin sauce
1

Cook garlic, diced pepper, ground beef and ginger root in large skillet using medium heat, stirring occasionally for 8 to 10 minutes until beef is browned and completely cooked. Drain if necessary.

2

Add soy sauce, chili sauce and sesame oil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.

3

Transfer to warm platter. At the table let each person spoon some filling into lettuce leaves. Top with squeeze of lime juice and serve with toppings such as shredded carrot, cucumber, chopped cilantro or mint. Roll up with your hands to eat.

4

Cook’s Notes: Korean Beef mixture is also great served over rice instead of in lettuce cups.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Protein 16g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.