Spicy Beef in Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Spicy Beef in Lettuce Cups
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl,combine soy sauce,sherry,cornstarch, sugar and salt; stir well and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, use a spoon to break up the ground beef; gently mix in soy-sauce mixture. Set aside 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Heat wok or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  4. Add oil and swirl to coat pan; add ginger and garlic.
  5. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Crumble in beef, and use spatula or large slotted spoon to break it up and spread meat over pan to help it cook evenly.
  7. Cook until it changes color on one side, 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Turn meat and cook another minute undisturbed.
  9. Toss well, using a spatula to break up any large chunks.
  10. When meat is cooked, add pepper flakes and scallions, then toss well.
  11. Add sesame oil and remove from heat, tossing until sesame oil is well blended.
  12. Transfer meat to serving plate; serve hot,warm or at room temperature.
  13. Arrange lettuce cups on serving platter; fill each with a spoonful of beef or provide lettuce cups and plate of beef and let guests assemble lettuce packets themselves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 482.41 Kcal (2020 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.87g 43%
Cholesterol 35.15mg 12%
Sodium 1088.35mg 45%
Potassium 325.89mg 7%
Total Carbs 64.93g 22%
Sugars 1.9g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 29.02g 58%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 15.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 36 Kcal (151 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.08g 43%
Cholesterol 2.62mg 12%
Sodium 81.23mg 45%
Potassium 24.32mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.85g 22%
Sugars 0.14g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 8%
Protein 2.17g 58%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 1.2mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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