Sesame Beef Lettuce Wraps
"The perfect Asian-inspired pre-dinner nibble, perfect for a get-together with friends."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces beef steaks, cut into thin strips
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon gingerroot, thinly sliced and cut into matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 heads gem lettuce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
directions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan. When the pan is really hot, tip in the beef and pepper, then cook for a few mins until lightly browned and the beef is cooked through.
- Tip in the garlic, ginger and sesame seeds, then cook for 1-2 mins more, stirring often until they start to turn golden.
- Pour over the soy sauce and 2 tbsp water, let it bubble down a bit until it starts to look syrupy, then drizzle with the sesame oil.
- Separate the leaves from the lettuces and arrange on a plate.
- Spoon a little of the beef mixture into each leaf, drizzle with pan juices and serve warm.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
