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Beef Meatballs in Lettuce Leaves

Name: Beef Meatballs in Lettuce Leaves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g (14 oz) minced beef; 2 egg whites; 5 ml (1 tsp) salt; 2 ml (1/2 tsp) pepper; 15 ml (1 tbsp) cornflour (cornstarch); 25 ml (1 1/2 tbsp) water; 15 ml (1 tbsp) soybean oil; 25 ml (1 1/2 tbsp) sesame seeds; 50 ml (3 tbsp) chopped coriander; 50 ml (3 tbsp) chopped chives; 5 ml (1 tsp) sugar; 8 lettuce leaves

Tender beef meatballs seasoned with coriander, chives and sesame, each wrapped in a lettuce leaf that keeps it moist as it steams. The Micro Vap' cooks all eight at once in the microwave, with no fat and no pan to watch.

In brief Beef Meatballs in Lettuce Leaves is a mains recipe cooked in the Tupperware Micro Vap' steamer. It takes 22 minutes in total and serves 4 servings.

Total time: 22 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min

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Method

Put all the ingredients except the lettuce into the Tupperware Mixing Bowl 3 l in the order listed and mix with a silicone spatula until evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into 8 meatballs of the same size.
Wash the lettuce and dry it in the Tupperware Salad Spinner 3 l. Wrap each meatball in a leaf.
Pour 400 ml (1 2/3 cups) water into the reservoir of the Tupperware Micro Vap' steamer, set the lower colander on top and arrange the wrapped meatballs in it.
Put the lid on and microwave at 800 W for 11 minutes for pink meat or 12 minutes for well done.

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Beef Meatballs in Lettuce Leaves take?

22 minutes in total: 10 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking.

Which Tupperware product do I need?

This recipe is written for the Tupperware Micro Vap' steamer. See all 14 recipes for the Micro Vap' steamer on this site.

How many people does it serve?

The quantities are for 4 servings. Use the − and + buttons above the ingredients to adjust them.

Any tip for success?

Serve with a spicy dipping sauce, a tomato or barbecue sauce, or plain yogurt mixed with herbs. The meatballs can be shaped a few hours ahead and kept covered in the fridge in a Tupperware container.

Is it suitable for special diets?

Yes, this recipe is gluten-free · dairy-free.

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