Thai Beef & Wild Rice Lettuce Wraps

- 1 lb extra lean ground beef or chuck
2 tsp dark or toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pkg (1 lb) coleslaw mix
3 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 small red bell pepper, thinly julienned
½ cup minced fresh cilantro
4 cups cooked wild rice
¾ cup Korean teriyaki sauce
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
¼ tsp crushed dried chili pepper flakes
8 large lettuce leaves, washed and dried
In large skillet, brown beef in oil, season with salt and pepper. Drain; set aside. In large bowl, toss remaining ingredients, except lettuce, with beef. Spoon apx. 1 cup filling on each lettuce leaf; wrap up burrito style. Serve immediately.
Great appetizers – use butter lettuce leaves in place of large leaves. Roll and secure each with a toothpick. Yld: 24-32 appetizers.4-8 servings
Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council