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.

KANAKA CRACKSUPSAIYOHEAD
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I'm not sure how I feel about this recipe. It seems like it would be a lot of work.


Alec Pfumo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or pork.


Bisesh Limbu
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Crish LB
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


Toyin Malcolm
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Luna Oliva
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I'm not usually a fan of lettuce cups, but these were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the lettuce cups were the perfect vessel for holding it all together.


Teon Johnson
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These lettuce cups were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Hazy 23
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My family loved these lettuce cups! They were so easy to make and packed with flavor. The hoisin sauce was the perfect dipping sauce.