Lettuce Cups with Tofu and Beef

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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 December 18, 2012

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    I am a huge Ellie fan, however I found this recipe by accident, searching for ways to get more Tofu into my diet. Its a knockout. The only change I made was to use iceberg lettuce and not butter lettuce, due to the price of butter lettuce. I see no reason that you could not change out beef for ground poultry. Next time I will use whole or halved water chesnuts in the wrap for added crunch, and less fat from peanuts. Thanks Ellie!

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  • on June 18, 2012

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    I loved it. I cooked the meat as in the recipe. I couldn't find the Bibb salad, so used romaine.

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  • on March 21, 2012

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    Delicious flavors- I love tofu and meat. The pepper and the peanuts were a great addition to an EASY meal! I will find the right kind of lettuce next time!

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