Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups – 4 Points

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups - Savory and easy beef recipe for a quick meal
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup yellow onion , thinly sliced
2 tablespoons ginger , minced
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 cups bok choy , thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper , thinly sliced
2 cups button mushrooms , sliced ( about 10 )
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
8 leaves bibb lettuce
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Moo Shu Beef Lettuce Cups are a savory and healthy lunch or dinner option that are easy to make and full of flavor. The ground beef is cooked with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, and then combined with crunchy bok choy, red pepper, and button mushrooms. The beef mixture is then spooned into individual lettuce cups, making for a fun and easy-to-eat meal. These lettuce cups are gluten-free and low in carbs, and are perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, delicious meal that can be made in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
2.Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
3.Add the onion, ginger, and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
4.Add the bok choy and red pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5.Add the mushrooms and soy sauce and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
6.Place a spoonful of the beef mixture into each lettuce leaf, folding the leaf up like a taco.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight.

The lettuce cups provide a healthy, low-carb alternative to tortillas.

The beef and vegetables are a great source of protein and nutrients.

CONS

The recipe can be a bit messy to eat, as the beef mixture tends to fall out of the lettuce cups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients, including lean beef, bok choy, red pepper, and mushrooms.
Bok choy is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and may help lower inflammation and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Red peppers are a great source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and promotes healthy skin and hair.
Mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D and may help boost brain and heart health.

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