Vietnamese Style Grilled Beef Wrap Ups Recipes

VIETNAMESE-STYLE GRILLED BEEF WRAP-UPS

Steps:

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

VIETNAMESE GRILLED STEAK WRAPS

Steps:

• Cut beef across the grain into thin slices.
• Combine lemon peel, juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper in medium bowl.
• Add beef; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Combine water, vinegar, remaining 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Boil 5 minutes without stirring until syrupy.
• Stir in crushed red pepper; set aside.
• Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
• Thread beef onto metal or wooden skewers (Soak wooden skewers in hot water 30 minutes to prevent burning).
• Grill beef over medium-hot briquets about 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
• Grill tortillas until hot.
• Place lettuce, beef, mint and cilantro on tortillas; drizzle with vinegar mixture.
• Roll tortillas to enclose filling.
• Garnish with star fruit, bell pepper and orange peel strips.