Korean Steak In Lettuce Wraps Recipes

KOREAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Whisk in a bowl the brown sugar, soy sauce/tamari, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes until blended; set aside.
• In a wok or large skillet, brown the ground beef in 1/2 tbsp sesame oil.
• Add the white part of the green onions to the beef and continue cooking until the beef is done.
• Drain any rendered fat.
• Pour the sauce over the meat and allow it to reduce down; about 3-5 minutes.
• Serve in lettuce leaves or over rice.
• Sprinkle remaining green onions over each portion and garnish with sesame seeds if using.

KOREAN GRILLED BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Wrap the steak in plastic and place it in the freezer while you put together the marinade. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, beer, garlic, scallions, pepper, sesame oil, honey and Asian pear. Take the steak out of the freezer and slice it across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Stir the steak into the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes, while you build a very hot fire or preheat a gas grill to its highest setting.
• When the grill is very hot, sear the steak until nicely caramelized, 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Work in batches to avoid crowding the meat. Serve the beef with condiments and make ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a lettuce leaf.