Japanese Steak Rolls With Red Bell Vinegar Dip

Submitted by Mande-kay

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• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: Rolls

ingredients

• Dip

• 1 1⁄2 cups red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
• 2⁄3 cup distilled vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Roll

• 1 lb flank steak, trimmed
• salt and pepper
• 16 asparagus spears, trimmed (8-inch )
• 16 scallions, trimmed (8-inch )

• Marinate

• 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

directions

1. Process all ingredients for the dip in a food process or blender until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; boil 5 minute Cool to room temperature.
2. Slice flank steak across the grain into 16 strips about ½” thick. Pound each to about 1/8” thickness, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Place 1 asparagus spear and 1 scallion across the short end of a strip of beef. Roll beef around vegetables, secure with a toothpick and place on a shallow baking sheet; roll remaining beef and vegetables.
4. Combine remaining ingredients, pour over beef, and marinate 10 minute Preheat broiler to high.
5. Broil steak rolls 5 minute Remove from pan, tent with foil to keep warm, and strain marinade into a saucepan.
6. Boil marinade until syrupy, about 5 minute Remove toothpicks from steak rolls and top with glaze. Serve with vinegar dip.

Reviews

[FallbrookRobin]

This was an absolute hit with everyone!! I made a couple of changes thou. I used 1 TB of soysauce and 5 TB of Maggi Seasoning. It gave the glaze and marinade a must richer (not saltier) taste. The meat was so tender and flavorful. I din't blanch the asparagus and it was not dried out. For the dip, I added 2 large red bell peppers and 1 tsp of red chili peppers. Gave it a much more flavorful bite. So easy to make! I didn't get a picture of my "creation" (will next time) but I can tell you it looked just like the photo in the recipe book!!! LOVE IT!! Would definitely suggest for dinner party for "wow" effect of presentation and taste!

 

[Mean Bean]

We loved this one! I blanched the asparagus and then shocked it with cold water to make sure it didn't dry out in the oven. I also added three tablespoons of Tiger sauce to the marinade. The vinegar dip was very zippy and good. Thank you Mande-Kay for an awesome addition to our 4th of July BBQ!