Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings
Lettuce wraps are a light weeknight meal that double as a delicious lunch. Brought to you by Uncle Ben’s.
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ingredients
1
Tbsp (15 mL) oil
1
lb(s) (500 g) lean ground beef
1
onion, chopped
2
clove garlic, minced
1
tsp (5 mL) ginger, minced
2
cup (500 mL) cooked UNCLE BEN'S® 7 Grains Medley (prepared without butter and salt)
⅔
cup (150 mL) honey garlic sauce
12
large lettuce leaves, such as Boston, leafy or iceberg
1
red pepper, very thinly sliced
1
carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1
cup (250 mL) bean sprouts
¼
cup (60 mL) peanuts, crushed
¼
cup (60 mL) green onion, thinly sliced
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directions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes or until browned.
Step 2
Add the honey garlic sauce; simmer for 5 minutes or until reduced. Stir in the UNCLE BEN’S® 7 Grains Medley; cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Step 3
Spoon the skillet mixture into the lettuce leaves. Garnish with red pepper, carrot, bean sprouts, peanuts and green onion.
Step 4
Tip: Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce to give these wraps some kick!