KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI IN LETTUCE WRAPS

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This recipe is another winner from Toronto Star - we made it tonight and just loved it. A fun way to have the kids eat their lettuce, too. Beef needs to marinate 2-12 hours, so plan ahead when making this meal

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Steak

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons soy sauce
5 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup onion, peeled and pureed
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon corn syrup
2 teaspoons white wine (rice wine) or 2 teaspoons mirin (rice wine)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 black pepper
2 1/2 lbs flank steaks (other steak such as marinating beef, rib eye etc will also work)
1 head iceberg lettuce (or other leaf lettuce)
toasted sesame seeds
roasted whole garlic clove
red pepper paste or hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients (soy - black pepper).
  • Slice the steaks across the grain into thin slices.
  • Place beef in resealable ziplock bag and pour soy mixture over. Let marinate in refridgerator for 2-12 hours, turning bag occoationally.
  • Heat large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high to high heat. Pour beef and marinade into the skilled and cook until mixture is almost dry, 6-8 minute
  • Toast sesame seeds and garlic in hot pan.
  • (We had quite a bit of marinade left and it was wonderful spooned over some white rice).
  • Serve with lettuce leaves, toasted sesame seeds and toasted garlic cloves and perhaps some hot sauce if you like it hot.
  • You roll the beef and condiments up in the lettuce leaf and eat like a roll with your hands.
  • Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.7, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 950.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 42.7

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