Spicy Ginger Beef in Lettuce Cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
I created this recipe for a thrown down that I participated in at Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park. Guess what? I won! I think my win came because this is quick , easy and delicious.
To save time for future meals, slice several flank steaks across the grain and divide into meal-sized packages, then freeze for quick and easy stir frys at a moments notice! The dressing can be made several days ahead; refrigerate until ready to use.
I call for Bibb lettuce, but you might like the crunch of iceberg, too. You can turn this into an appetizer by serving it on endive spears.
Directions
Amy’s Spicy Ginger Beef in Lettuce Cups
In a medium bowl combine the dressing ingredients.
In another bowl, toss the beef with oil, garlic and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a wok or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil. Stir fry the beef mixture until beef has reached desired degree of doneness. Toss with dressing mixture; add diced pepper, onion, cucumber and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, place some of the mixture into lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and chopped cilantro; serve.

| Yield: | 4-6 servings |
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What's Needed:
Dressing:
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chile paste with garlic
1 (1-pound) Certified Angus Beef Brand flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain, then chopped
1-2 tablespoons olive or peanut oil, plus more for pan
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
2 heads Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
½ cup peanuts, shelled and coarsely chopped
Additional chopped cilantro

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