Best 2 Moo Shu Lettuce Cups Recipes

Moo shu lettuce cups are a fun and healthy way to enjoy a classic Chinese takeout dish. Made with ground chicken or pork, cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, these lettuce cups are packed with flavor and nutrients. Plus, they're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

This recipe includes three different variations of moo shu lettuce cups:

* **Classic Moo Shu Lettuce Cups:** This recipe is a traditional take on the dish, with all of the classic ingredients.
* **Healthy Moo Shu Lettuce Cups:** This recipe lightens up the dish by using ground turkey instead of chicken or pork, and by adding more vegetables.
* **Spicy Moo Shu Lettuce Cups:** This recipe adds a kick of heat with the addition of Sriracha sauce.

No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and satisfying lettuce cups.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOO SHU LETTUCE CUPS

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I took ordinary ground beef and turned it into a new classic. Sweet and savory flavors that make this dish a dinnertime favorite. We love the meat mixture served in flour tortillas, too! -Christine Keating, Norwalk, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium carrot, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
12 Bibb lettuce leaves
Sliced green onions

Steps:

Mix first 5 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion, garlic and ginger over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery and pepper; stir in sauce mixture., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended, 3-4 hours. Serve in lettuce leaves; sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MOO SHU LETTUCE CUPS

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Categories Sandwich Pork Side Fry Quick & Easy Spring Healthy Drink

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 spray cooking spray
1 lb uncooked lean ground beef or pork
1 cup uncooked yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cup uncooked bok choy, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups button mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
8 leaves bibb lettuce

Steps:

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add beef/pork, onion, ginger and garlic and cook until meat is browned and onion is soft, breaking up meat as it cooks, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add bok choy, pepper, mushrooms and soy sauce, and cook until bok choy is wilted and pepper is tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture into each lettuce leaf. Yields 2 filled leaves per serving. Serve with extra soy sauce if desired.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage and carrots.
If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute a mixture of soy sauce and brown sugar.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become tough.
Serve the lettuce cups immediately, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Moo shu lettuce cups are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. With their combination of flavors and textures, these lettuce cups are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.