Oriental Express Beef Lettuce Wraps

30 Minute, Beef

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck

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

Directions

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.

Just before serving, add cucumber and torn mint; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Serve beef mixture in lettuce leaves. Garnish with mint.

Notes

Janice Elder NORTH CARLOLINA