Asian Beef And Noodle-Filled Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Asian Beef And Noodle-Filled Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli; 12 ounces ground sirloin; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/3 cup prechopped onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 4 Boston lettuce leaves; 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

3 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli
12 ounces ground sirloin
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup prechopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 Boston lettuce leaves
1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to pan, and cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in garlic, and cook for 2 minutes or until browned. Stir in noodles, carrots, and the next 4 ingredients (through mint). Combine juice, sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add juice mixture to beef mixture; tossing gently to coat. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates; spoon 1 1/4 cups beef mixture into each leaf. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon peanuts.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli, 12 ounces ground sirloin, 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic, 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots, and more.

Yes, Asian Beef And Noodle-Filled Lettuce Cups falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Beef And Noodle-Filled Lettuce Cups

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