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Spicy Asian Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained, rinsed, and chopped medium fine .
1 ib ground pork , beef or turkey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
4 tsps rice wine vinegar
4 tsps seasame oil
2 tsps (or more to taste) hot red pepper flakes
2 tbsp light or dark brown sugar
1 head ice burg lettuce core removed, leaves separated and torn into approximately 4 in cups
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions:

Heat oil in large (12 in) skillet over med high heat.
Add onion, garlic and water chestnuts and saute until onion softens, 3 to 4 mins. Add ground meat and cook stirring frequently, until meat loses it' raw color and liquid has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes; take care to break the meat into very fine crumble.
Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, oil, pepper flakes and sugar in small bowl. Add to pan and continue to cook until mixture has thickened to the consistency of thick sloppy joes. Remove from heat.
When ready to serve, reheat mixture if necessary. Lay out lettuce cups on serving tray. Fill each with 2 Tbsp filling, garnish with scallions and peanuts, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	93.97 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.89g	11%
Sodium	366.69mg	15%
Potassium	61.3mg	1%
Total Carbs	6.63g	2%
Sugars	2.47g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	1.94g	4%
Vitamin C	3mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	11.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	263.52 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.33g	11%
Sodium	1028.29mg	15%
Potassium	171.89mg	1%
Total Carbs	18.58g	2%
Sugars	6.93g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	3%
Protein	5.44g	4%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	5%
Iron	1mg	2%
Calcium	33.2mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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