Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups 4 Points
Transform your dinner routine with these vibrant and healthy Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups, a flavorful low-carb option packed with Asian-inspired ingredients! Perfectly seasoned ground beef, infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, is combined with tender shiitake mushrooms, crisp shredded carrots, and a savory hoisin-soy sauce blend, creating a harmonious mix of sweet and salty flavors. Served in crisp lettuce leaves and topped with green onions and optional sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, this dish offers a balanced, guilt-free meal at just 4 points per serving. Ready in only 30 minutes, these lettuce cups are ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests with a light yet satisfying entrée. Tags: moo shu beef recipe, lettuce cups, healthy Asian recipes, quick dinner ideas, low carb meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Ground beef (85% lean)
- 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, shredded
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 12 leaves Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
Add shredded carrots and half of the sliced green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
To serve, spoon a portion of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this healthy, flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
882 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 3229 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2314 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
