Beef Wrap Lettuce (Printable)
A protein-rich beef wrap with fresh lettuce, crunchy veggies, and a creamy sauce 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 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 let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Arrange lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of sauce on each leaf.
05 - Distribute the cooked beef evenly over the lettuce leaves.
06 - Layer julienned carrot, cucumber, and sliced spring onions atop the beef. Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro if using.
07 - Fold or roll the lettuce leaves around the filling to form wraps. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in 25 minutes from raw ingredients to fork, perfect for those nights when hunger strikes fast.
- Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, so you feel satisfied without feeling heavy afterward.
- The lettuce wrap swap means you get all the satisfaction of a wrap without the carbs weighing you down.
02 -
- Thin sliced beef is non-negotiable; if it's too thick it won't cook through in the time it takes to brown, and you'll end up with raw insides.
- Don't skip the marinating step even though it's short, those 10 minutes make the difference between beef that tastes like itself and beef that tastes like something intentional.
03 -
- Cook the beef right before assembling the wraps so it's still warm when they hit the lettuce, temperature contrast matters.
- Prep all your vegetables and sauce ahead of time if you're making these for a group, then you're just cooking beef and assembling, which takes three minutes.