Beef Wrap with Lettuce (Printable)
Tender beef and fresh lettuce paired with vibrant veggies for a quick, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 10.5 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Fresh Produce
06 - 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butterhead)
07 - 1 small carrot, julienned
08 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
→ Sauce
10 - 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
11 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tsp lemon juice
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet on high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Arrange the lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Spread a small amount of sauce onto each leaf.
05 - Distribute the cooked beef evenly over the sauce-covered lettuce. Top with julienned carrot, cucumber, and sliced spring onions. Optionally sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
06 - Roll or fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to enclose it. Serve immediately for best freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- High protein keeps you satisfied without the afternoon energy crash that heavy meals bring.
- Ready in 25 minutes, making it perfect when you're hungry but don't have hours to spend cooking.
- The crisp lettuce wraps feel fresh and elegant, almost like you've made something restaurant-quality at home.
02 -
- Slice your beef against the grain, not with it, or you'll end up with chewy strands instead of tender pieces that practically melt in your mouth.
- Don't overcook the beef by more than a minute or two; once it stops being pink, it's done, and continuing to cook it only makes it tougher.
- Keep your lettuce leaves cool until the last moment so they stay crisp and sturdy enough to hold everything without wilting.
03 -
- Julienne your vegetables while the beef marinates so everything is ready the moment you need it, keeping the whole process streamlined and stress-free.
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 30 seconds just before serving to wake up their flavor, transforming them from background player to something you actually notice.