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

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.

Lumy Luminita
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I love the flavor of these lettuce cups. The hoisin sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


surak Kumar
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These lettuce cups are a great appetizer or light meal. They are easy to make and they are always a hit.


Md Rakid
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These lettuce cups are a great way to get your family to eat more vegetables. They are a healthy and delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.


Chompa Das
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I love the simplicity of these lettuce cups. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit.


Albert Garcia
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These lettuce cups are a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork. They are also a healthy and delicious meal.


Bangla coc
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I love the crunch of the lettuce cups and the flavor of the filling. These are a great appetizer or light meal.


joey jackpot
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These lettuce cups are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are so yummy, they won't even realize they are eating healthy.


Krishna Pariyar
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These lettuce cups are so easy to make and they are so delicious. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings.


Sherafzal Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in these lettuce cups. The hoisin sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


MD Ruhan Molla
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These lettuce cups are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They are also a healthy and delicious meal. I highly recommend them.


Papon Bordhon
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I've made these lettuce cups several times and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and so delicious.


Saif Arman
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These lettuce cups were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They are a great appetizer or light meal.


Entertainment Gupshup
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My family loved these lettuce cups! They were so easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the hoisin sauce. I will definitely be making these again.