Zesty Steak Lettuce Wraps
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25minutes 10minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25minutes 10minutes
Ingredients
  • 1lb premium angus flat iron steaks
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1/4cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/4cup Red wine Vinegar
  • 1tsp Minced garlic
  • 1tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1tsp corn starch
  • 1/4cup Carrotspeeled and thinly sliced
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
For the Steak
  1. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak and allow to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat a skillet over high heat with olive oil.
  3. Sear the steak for about 4 minutes on each side. Turn the temperature to low, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes or until medium rare.
  4. Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. Slice into thin strips.
For the Drizzle
  1. In a small saucepan, bring soy sauce, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, ginger, and cayenne pepper to a rolling boil.
  2. Whisk in corn starch, stirring continuously until dissolved.
  3. Turn temperature to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, stir, and simmer for 3 more minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Drizzle should thicken as it sits.
Recipe Notes

To prepare a lettuce wrap, top a lettuce leaf with a few slices of steak and then carrots. Pour the drizzle generously over the carrots and steak. Enjoy!


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