Gluten-free Beef Lettuce Wraps
Impress yourself with a light, wonderful, balanced meal that's as easy to make as it is fun! It involves some chopping, slicing, steaming and sautéeing ~ a treat to involve your friends (parents, neighbors, older kids,...) in.
Combine any veggie and protein you crave, some spices, onion, Tamari sauce, and prepare for sweet indulgence.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Keyword:
Gluten Free Beef Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2/3 cup fire-roasted red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1-2 zucchini green and/or yellow
- 2 medium steaks sliced thin on a diagonal
- 2 tablespoons Tamari soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (or Mirin)
- 1-2 cups steamed rice
- 1 head butter lettuce
Instructions
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Add some olive oil to a wok or skillet. On medium heat, sauté onion and red bell pepper until onions are clear. Add garlic and sauté another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and move to side dish. Add another dash of the oil to your skillet and sauté the zucchini until tender.
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In a small bowl, combine the Tamari sauce, brown sugar and red wine vinegar. Set aside.
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Thinly sliced beef, zucchini, onion, garlic, fire-roasted red bell pepper and Tamari sauce creates a delicious filling for lettuce wraps.
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Heat some oil in a skillet and sauté/brown the sliced beef for approx. 2-3 minutes, turning once. Add the sauce mixture above and sauté another minute. Add the veggies mixture, remove from heat and cover a few minutes while you prep the plates.
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Choose a bright colored butter lettuce for your wraps. They're easy to 'fill' and super fun finger food!
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On each plate place two pieces of butter lettuce, add a few spoonfuls of steamed rice, and add your beef and veggie mixture. Serve with a slice of sweet fruit.
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(Try experimenting with chicken, tofu if you like it ;o), and a variety of colorful veggies.)
Recipe Notes
Better tasting than in the restaurants ;o)... give it a try!
