Spicy Steak Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Spicy Steak Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) sirloin steak; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons grated shallots; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (chile paste); 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; Cooking spray; 12 large Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads); 1 cup matchstick-cut English cucumber; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 cup matchstick-cut carrot; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 (12-ounce) sirloin steak
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated shallots
2 tablespoons sambal oelek (chile paste)
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Cooking spray
12 large Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads)
1 cup matchstick-cut English cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup matchstick-cut carrot
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

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Place steak in freezer 15 minutes. Remove from freezer; cut across the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Combine sugar ---and next 6 ingredients (through oil) in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and shake. Remove 3 tablespoons marinade, and set aside. Add steak to marinade in bag; seal and shake. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steak to pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side.
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Divide steak evenly among lettuce leaves. Top each leaf with 4 teaspoons cucumber, 4 teaspoons onion, 4 teaspoons carrot, and 2 teaspoons cilantro; drizzle with reserved 3 tablespoons marinade.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-ounce) sirloin steak, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy Steak 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.

Spicy Steak Lettuce Wraps

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