Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef

Ellie Krieger

2008, Ellie Krieger, All Rights Reserved

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Feel Good Factor

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Total Time:
42 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
12 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons bottled chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sherry or Chinese cooking wine
  • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
  • 4 scallions, greens trimmed and reserved, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup each greens and whites - 3/4-ounce each)
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90 percent or leaner)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced water chestnuts
  • 1 large head Bibb lettuce, outer leaves discarded, leaves separated
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar and sherry.

Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch thick slabs and lay the slices on top of paper towels. Use more paper towels to firmly pat the tofu in order to remove as much water as possible. This should take about 2 minutes and use about 3 paper towels. Finely mince dried tofu and set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok or extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and scallion whites and cook until scallion whites are translucent and ginger is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add ground beef and tofu and cook, stirring, until beef is opaque and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add reserved sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring, an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add water chestnuts and stir to incorporate.

Fill each lettuce leaf with the filling. Serve garnished with scallion greens, red peppers and peanuts

Per Serving:

(serving size: 2/3 cup filling and 2 large or 4 small lettuce leaves)

Calories 260; Total Fat 13 g; (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 5 g, Poly Fat 3.5 g) ; Protein 16 g; Carb 19 g; Fiber 5 g; Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 630 mg

Excellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese

Good source of: Fiber, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc

Tags: Healthy, Diabetic, High Fiber, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Dairy Free

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  • on February 02, 2012

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    This is a keeper! Very tasty, easy, and versitle. I made miso soup for the hungry while I cooked it and everybody loved /ate it...all gone. I had iceberg. The sauce is sweet and can be used on many things. Try this...you won't be disappointed

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  • on January 18, 2012

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    I made a vegetarian version. Left the beef out and doubled tofu. Super easy and delicious. Everyone could not have enough. Kids approved. I used butter lettuce and romaine lettuce. Kids loved the crunchy romaine lettuce. Perfect for a light dinner.

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  • on September 18, 2011

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    The whole family loved this. It was a bit spicy for my boys but easy to adjust. Fun to eat, and a great way to get more tofu into the rotation.

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