- Why is the meat tough?
- Slices were too thick or overcooked. 2-3 minutes on high heat is plenty!
- Substitute for rice vinegar?
- Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice works.
Asian Beef Wraps with Ginger-Soy Marinade
A flavor explosion that's ready in minutes. Thinly sliced beef absorbs the soy-ginger marinade instantly. Wrapped with crisp veggies, it's a light yet exciting meal.
Ingredients
4
pcs
Flour Tortillas
1/2
lb
Beef Steak (Sirloin or Flank, thinly sliced)
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
1
thumb
Fresh Ginger
2
cloves
Garlic
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
1
medium
Cucumber
1
medium
Carrot
2
tbsp
Cilantro
1
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
1
tbsp
Honey
1
tbsp
Rice Vinegar
1
pinch
Red Pepper Flakes
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Equipment Needed
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Grater
- Sharp knife
Allergen Information
Wheat
Soy
Sesame
Instructions
1
✓
Marinade: Grate ginger/garlic. Mix with soy, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, chili.
Tip: Sweet-salty combo caramelizes beautifully.
2
✓
Slice beef paper-thin and marinate for 10 mins.
Tip: Freeze meat for 20 mins to slice easier.
3
✓
Julienne cucumber and carrot.
Tip: Matchsticks match the wrap texture.
4
✓
Heat wok to smoking. Sear meat quickly (drain marinade first).
Tip: Wok hei (breath of the wok) needs high heat.
5
✓
Warm tortillas.
Tip: Makes them pliable.
6
✓
Assemble: meat, veggies, cilantro, sesame seeds.
Tip: Don't overfill.
7
✓
Fold and roll.
Tip: Tight roll keeps flavors in.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 4 pcs Flour Tortillas
- 1/2 lb Beef Steak (Sirloin or Flank, thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 thumb Fresh Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 tbsp Cilantro
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes