Thai Steak Lettuce Cups

Thai Steak Lettuce Cups

These delicious Lettuce Steak Cups are spicy, juicy, and protein-filled. They will win your heart at first bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak – cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 head butter lettuce – separated into lettuce cups
  • 1 green onion – thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper – julienned
  • Fresh mint
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh cilantro

           Thai Dressing/Marinade

  •  3 tbl spn. of Tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro – finely chopped
  • 2 green onions – finely minced
  • 1 tbsp. chili paste

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly tenderize meat with a tenderizer or a heavy rolling pin.

Step 2

Take a small bowl and mix together all dressing ingredients.

Step 3

Use a casserole dish or a ziplock bag to cover the tenderized beef with half the dressing and leave marinade for at least 1 hour.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil on high heat until oil is smoking. Cook marinated steak for 2 minutes on each side and then remove from pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Slice steak very thinly.

Step 6

When serving, build your lettuce cup by adding steak, veggies, herbs, and dressing to lettuce and wrapping like a taco.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy!

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