Asian Beef & Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Asian Beef & Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons, juice of; 2 oranges, juice of; 4 tablespoons honey; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 lb beef, cut into 1/2-inch by 1-inch slices (roast or steak meat); 2 1/4 cups water; 1 cup brown rice; 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 head bibb lettuce (or similar); 3 green onions, sliced diagonally; 1 cucumber, julienned; 3 carrots, julienned; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 avocado, cut into thin slices; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 lemons, juice of
2 oranges, juice of
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 lb beef, cut into 1/2-inch by 1-inch slices (roast or steak meat)
2 1/4 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 head bibb lettuce (or similar)
3 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 cucumber, julienned
3 carrots, julienned
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, cut into thin slices
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

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["Combine first six ingredients then divide in half; add beef to half of marinade and let sit at least 1 hour at room temperature. Reserve remaining marinade for cooking later.", "Bring water to a boil; add rice, reduce heat to just below medium, and cook 38 min then let sit 15 min without opening lid (from ""Plain but Perfect Every Time Brown Rice).", "Drain meat, discarding marinade.", "Heat oil over med-high heat 1 min then add sesame seeds and continue to heat 1 min more, stirring.", "Add beef to pan and cook, stirring gently, 4 min or so until beef is mostly cooked.", "Combine cornstarch and fresh, unused marinade and pour over cooked beef; cook 1 min, stirring, then remove from heat.", "To partly cooled rice, add soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and ginger; stir.", "To assemble wraps, layer rice, beef, beans, onions, cucumber, carrots, avocado, and cilantro on leaf of lettuce and roll up."]

822

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, juice of, 2 oranges, juice of, 4 tablespoons honey, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Asian Beef & Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian Beef & Lettuce Wraps

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