SWEET & SPICY BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

(photo coming soon)

the search for lettuce wraps began with the L-themed bridal shower i was throwing for my boss, but it was also for my personal needs. i may or may not have mentioned this before, but i have been trying to be more health-conscious and choosing to wrap meat in lettuce instead of tortillas is taking a step in the right directions. the "sweet & spicy" part of the recipe was what made me choose this one over others i was considering. and, it didn't hurt that this seemed really easy to make...which it is! the marinade was great and i'd use this for anything really, but this was simple and just what i was looking for.

SWEET & SPICY BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

posted in le petit brioche by christa on july 20, 2011

• 1/2 c soy sauce
• 1 T brown sugar
• 1 T sesame oil
• 1 1/2 T sriracha chili sauce (optional or to taste)
• 1 c green onions, finely chopped, plus more for topping/garnish
• 2 t garlic powder
• 1 t ginger powder
• juice from 1 small lemon
• 2 lbs flank steak (cut across the grain into thin 1/8 inch thick strips) or substitute with chicken
• 2 T vegetable oil
• broccoli slaw
• lettuce leaves (romaine, bib, iceberg)

in a bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, onions, garlic powder, ginger powder, and lemon juice. mix until sugar is dissolved. add in steak and toss to coat. marinade for 20 minutes at room temperature.

heat oil in a wok over high heat until just smoking. add in steak strips in one layer and saute stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with more green onions.

fill a lettuce leaf with beef and broccoli slaw and roll.