Asian Beef Lettuce Boats

20m
Prep Time
2 1/2h
Cook Time
2h 20m
Ready In


"This is a lovely appetizer or could be a main dish whatever you like!"

Original is 10-12 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (266.4 g)
  • Calories 320
  • Total Fat - 16.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 70.4 mg
  • Sodium - 1573.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 13.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
  • Sugars - 7.6 g
  • Protein - 29.1 g
  • Calcium - 130.1 mg
  • Iron - 4.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the roast generously with black ground pepper. Add in beef roast to pot and cook until browned on all the sides. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Add soy sauce and stock to cover beef, add water if beef stock is not enough.

Step 3

Add in the star anise and brown sugar; bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender. At end of cooking, Add sesame oil, 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, leeks, and cayenne pepper; simmer for about 10-15 minutes more. Season with fish sauce.

Step 4

Slice beef into thin strips (slicing across the grain).

Step 5

TO SERVE: place beef strips in lettuce cups. Spoon sauce over and garnish with bell peppers strips, green onions, and remaining sesame seeds.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

Kitchen Magic

These were good! I used country style ribs and they worked perfectly. Such a great lunch!

5.0

review by:
(26 Apr 2016)

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