- 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
Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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.