THAI BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 large Boston lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1 bunch each mint and cilantro, leaves picked, rinsed and dried
1 lime, cut into wedges

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Crumble in beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink.

2. Add sweet pepper, scallion, ginger, garlic, pepper flakes and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat; stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.

3. To serve, put lettuce and cilantro on a platter. Place 1/4 cup beef mixture in a piece of lettuce, top with some cucumber, mint and cilantro. Squeeze some lime on top and roll up. We love to serve with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce for dipping as well.