Charbroiled Beef In Fragrant Leaves Recipe

Name: Charbroiled Beef In Fragrant Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 la-lot leaves or grape leaves, packed in brine; 1 pound lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced lemon grass or lemon zest; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper; 10 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water to cover for 1 hour; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon safflower or corn oil

Servings: persons

20 la-lot leaves or grape leaves, packed in brine
1 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons minced lemon grass or lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
10 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water to cover for 1 hour
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon safflower or corn oil

1
Heat 3 quarts of water until boiling.
2
Drop the grape leaves in the water and swish them around briefly.
3
Drain in a colander, and immediately refresh in cold water.
4
Drain thoroughly, and pat dry.
5
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, shallots, lemon grass or lemon zest, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, and stir well to combine.
6
Grab about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture and lightly shape into a roll.
7
Place at the tip end of the leaf.
8
Roll up halfway, fold in the edges to enclose, and finish rolling.
9
Thread two of the packages across onto each skewer.
10
Prepare a medium-hot fire for grilling, or heat broiler.
11
Mix sesame and safflower or corn oil, and brush on.
12
Grill for 6 minutes on each side, until beef is cooked and leaves are nicely charred.
13
Serve with Vietnamese dipping sauce.

629

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 la-lot leaves or grape leaves, packed in brine, 1 pound lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons minced shallots, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced lemon grass or lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Charbroiled Beef In Fragrant Leaves 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.

Charbroiled Beef In Fragrant Leaves

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