Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

Yield servings

3 ounces rice vermicelli, or other rice noodle, cooked according to package directions
12 ounces lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup red pepper, cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup chopped mint (or parsley)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
large lettuce leaves (Romaine or butter work well)
1/4 cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped

In large skillet, brown beef and onion over medium-high heat. Stir in noodles, carrots, cucumbers, pepper, and mint. Cook until heated through but vegetables are still crisp.
Combine lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and pour over beef mixture. Mix well. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and spoon onto lettuce leaves.