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These Vietnamese-inspired beef lettuce wraps feature a spicy filling and lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables. The wraps are topped with a sweet-sour cucumber relish, rice noodles, fresh basil, peanuts, and a tangy soy-lime dipping sauce for a super flavorful dinner! “We have tried many lettuce wrap recipes, and this one is our absolute favorite!!” Why…

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