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Preparation: Put the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stir to combine, and break up any lumps with a fork; set aside.
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Heat a large saute pan or wok on medium-high heat.
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Cook the meat, untouched, until it looks like it is cooking underneath and juices start to be released.
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Add the carrot and broccoli.
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Start breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
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Continue stirring and breaking up the lumps until the meat is thoroughly cooked.
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If the meat is giving off a lot of grease, drain it before adding the sauce.
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Turn the heat down to medium-low, give the sauce a stir, and add it to the pan.
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Mix well and cook for 2 minutes more, until the meat is coated and glossy, continuing to break up any large chunks of meat.
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Serve the meat and lettuce leaves separately on a plate, and have your child try to put the meat in the leaves with a spoon, then sprinkle with nuts and eat like a taco.
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Variations
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Mix 1/4 cup cooked rice into the meat mixture to change it up.
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Add minced onion or garlic when you add the vegetables.
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This will get your kids used to new flavors without them seeing the identifiable chunks.
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Then the next time you cook this recipe, make the onions larger.
