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Sticky plum meatball lettuce cups

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These beef lettuce cups really have it all. Rich in delicious plum flavours, combined with a fresh crunch lettuce. It's a match made in heaven.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes, + 5 mins standing time
Sticky plum meatball lettuce cups

Ingredients

  • 500g Coles Australian No Added Hormones Beef Mince
  • 1 tbs finely grated ginger
  • 225g can sliced water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 Coles Australian Free Range Egg, lightly whisked
  • ½ cup (35g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • ½ cup (125ml) plum sauce
  • 150g vermicelli rice noodles
  • 2 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Place the mince, ginger, water chestnut, egg, breadcrumbs and spring onion in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix well until combined. Season. Roll 1-tbs portions of mixture into balls.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, for 5 mins. Add the plum sauce and 1¼ cups (310ml) water. Cook, turning occasionally, for 4 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly and the meatballs are cooked through. (To freeze now, see tip above.)

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, place the noodles in a heatproof bowl. Pour over enough boiling water to cover. Set aside for 5 mins or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.

  4. Step 4

    Divide the lettuce leaves among serving plates. Top with the noodles and meatballs.