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Tunisian Steak Lettuce Wraps
Recipe from the
Beef Checkoff |
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Makes 4 servings
Total preparation and cooking time: 40 to
45 minutes
Marinating time: 6 hours or overnight |
Ingredients:
Wrap:
1 beef top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
8 large lettuce leaves (such as leaf, Bibb or iceberg)
Finely chopped fresh mint leavesDate Marinade and
Spread:
2/3 cup pitted dates
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Slaw:
1/2 cup julienne-cut carrots
1/2 cup julienne-cut hothouse cucumber
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
Nutrition information per serving:
364 calories
15 g fat
(3 g saturated fat; 10 g monounsaturated fat)
61 mg cholesterol 413 mg sodium
32 g carbohydrate 3.1 g fiber
29 g protein
5.3 mg niacin
0.5 mg vitamin B6
1.5 mcg vitamin B12
3.0 mg iron
31.6 mcg selenium
4.9 mg zinc.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein,
niacin,
vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good
source of fiber and iron. |
Directions:
1. Place Date Marinade and Spread ingredients in
food
processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Cover
and refrigerate 1/2 cup for spread. Place beef steak and
remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak
to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6
hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Combine Slaw ingredients in medium bowl; mix well.
Set aside.
3. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place
steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill,
uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on
preheated gas grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes) for
medium rare (145ºF) doneness, turning occasionally. (Do
not overcook.)
4. Carve steak into thin slices. Spread 1 tablespoon
reserved Date Spread on each lettuce leaf. Top evenly
with steak slices and slaw. Sprinkle with mint, as
desired. Roll up.
Source:
Beef Checkoff
Courtesy of Family Features
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