Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Wraps with Rice Noodles and Cucumber Relish

Step 1

DIPPING SAUCE: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Divide into small bowls for each diner.

Step 2

FILLING: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and ginger 4-5 minutes or until softened

Step 3

Add garlic and beef. Cook 4-5 minutes or until beef is browned and no longer pink, crumbling the beef into small pieces as you go. Drain well.

Step 4

Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally or until almost evaporated.

Step 5

CUCUMBER RELISH: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 6

TO ASSEMBLE LETTUCE AND TOPPING: Spoon meat mixture onto lettuce leaves, top with basil, carrots, rice noodles, peanuts and lime wedges as desired. Roll up and serve with dipping sauce.