Vietnamese-Style Grilled Beef Wrap-Ups

Chocolatl's Note:

This is from a magazine clipping. Prep time includes chilling time.

• Total Time: 41 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Marinade and Beef

• 3 small shallots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno , seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 ¼ lbs beef round steak , sliced very thinly across grain

Dipping sauce

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno , seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar

For serving

• 1 head leafy lettuce , separated
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 bunch fresh mint
• 1 small seedless cucumber , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions:

1. Marinade and beef:
2. Puree shallots, garlic, jalapeno, fish sauce, oils, sugar and lemon rind in blender or food processor.
3. Mix with beef, tossing to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
5. Broil 1-2" from heat until seared and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
6. Dipping sauce:
7. Combine all ingredients.
8. To serve: place some beef, cilantro and/or mint, and a few pieces of cucumber on a lettuce leaf.
9. Roll up.
10. Dip in sauce.

Reviews

[TeresaS]

I really enjoyed the flavors but DH didn't care for it. I did omit the oils in the marinade and the mint only because I didn't have any mint available. This is very easy to prepare. I'm keeping it for just me when DH is out of town. Thanks for posting. :)

[IngridH]

We really enjoyed these. I substituted cress for the mint on the garnish plate, as I don't care for mint, but otherwise made as written. This is a really good marinade, and will definitely be made again. Made for the Seasoned Sailor and his Sassy Sirens, ZWT6.