Beer-And-Sriracha-Marinated Beef Lettuce Cups

Name: Beer-And-Sriracha-Marinated Beef Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup soy sauce; ½ cup dark beer; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 12 lime, juice of, plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons sriracha garlic sauce, plus more as condiment; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 lbs New York strip steaks or 2 lbs rib eye steaks, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 large carrot, peeled and grated; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 -2 red jalapeno chile, thinly sliced; 1 bunch green onion, white and green parts thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; ⅓ cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted; 2 cups basmati rice, cooked; 1 -2 head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup dark beer
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
12 lime, juice of, plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons sriracha garlic sauce, plus more as condiment
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 lbs New York strip steaks or 2 lbs rib eye steaks, cut crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
¼ teaspoon salt
1 -2 red jalapeno chile, thinly sliced
1 bunch green onion, white and green parts thinly sliced
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
⅓ cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
2 cups basmati rice, cooked
1 -2 head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
For the marinade, whisk together soy sauce, beer, garlic, sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, Sriracha and sesame oil in a large bowl.
2
Add meat and toss to coat.
3
Let sit at room temperature 1 hour or refrigerate covered up to 24 hours.
4
To Prepare Condiments.
5
Toss carrot with remaining lime juice and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
6
Place peppers, green onions, mint, cilantro, sesame seeds, sriracha and rice in individual serving bowls.
7
Arrange lettuce on a platter.
8
To Prepare the Steak: Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
9
Add beef strips in batches in one layer without overcrowding.
10
Brown on both sides.
11
Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
12
Once all the beef has been browned, pour the remaining marinade and any collected meat juices into the skillet.
13
Bring to a boil, scraping up any bits and reduce until somewhat thickened.
14
Pour into a small bowl.
15
To serve, top a lettuce leaf with a few spoonfuls of rice, 1-2 meat strips, and a spoonful of the marinade reduction.
16
Sprinkle with the other condiments and drizzle with sriracha.
17
Roll up and eat.

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup dark beer, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Beer-And-Sriracha-Marinated Beef Lettuce Cups 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!