Ginger Beef Lettuce Wraps

Rated Not yet rated Rate This   Rate and CommentPrep: 20 min.
Marinate: 4 hrs.
Freeze: 30 min.
Cook: 7 min.
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Ingredients

• 1  lb. beef flank steak or boneless beef top round steak
• 1  medium yellow or green sweet pepper, seeded, cut in bite-size strips
• 1  small zucchini, trimmed and cut in thin bite-size strips
• 1/2  medium red onion, cut in thin wedges
• 1/3  cup ginger beer or ginger ale
• 3  Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2  tsp. cornstarch
• 2  tsp. canola oil
• 2  Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
• 12  Bibb or leaf lettuce leaves (about 2 heads)
• 1/4  cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Trim fat from beef. For easy slicing, wrap and freeze beef 30 to 45 minutes or until firm. Thinly slice beef across grain; place slices in self-sealing plastic bag. In a second self-sealing bag combine sweet pepper, zucchini, and onion.

2. For marinade, in bowl combine ginger beer, soy sauce, and garlic. Divide marinade between beef and vegetables. Seal bags; turn to coat each. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, turning bags occasionally. Drain marinades into bowl. Stir in cornstarch; set aside.

3. Heat oil in large nonstick wok or extra-large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger; stir-fry 15 seconds. Add vegetables; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables. Add half the beef to wok. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until beef is slightly pink in center. Remove beef. Repeat with remaining beef. Return all to wok, away from center. Stir marinade mixture; add to center of wok. Coo****il bubbly. Toss beef and vegetables to coat. Remove from heat.

4. To serve, divide beef and vegetables among lettuce leaves, top with cilantro, and roll up. Makes 12 wraps (4 servings).

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 258,
• Total Fat (g) 11,
• Saturated Fat (g) 4,
• Monounsaturated Fat (g) 5,
• Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1,
• Cholesterol (mg) 46,
• Sodium (mg) 517,
• Carbohydrate (g) 12,
• Total Sugar (g) 5,
• Fiber (g) 2,
• Protein (g) 27,
• Vitamin C (DV%) 168,
• Calcium (DV%) 6,
• Iron (DV%) 21,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Sounds yummy. Thanks

OMG! That sounds sooooo good! I would freakin kill somebody for a slab of beef right now..

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Quick question - Do you actually make and try all the recipes that you post prior to posting them?

Since I live alone, I only make the ones that I can use up before it goes bad.  I tried freezing things and the texture changes too much when reheating.  I usually post anything that sounds good to me and the nutritional info fits into our guidelines.

Oh ok. I see now. Thanks so much for taking the time to post them.

Is this one you've actually tried? I'm sorry to bug you with all these questions but I like to ask because sometimes the other person might have a tip for tweaking it by adding or substituting something if they've already made it, know what I mean?

I really enjoy reading the recipes that you post. They always sound so delicious but I still haven't gotten around to making any of them yet. I'm bookmarking this one though because I definitely want to try it once I'm able to eat real food again.

I just saw the recipe yesterday, haven't had the opportunity to try it yet but I am planning to.