Vietnamese-Style Grilled Beef Wrap-Ups

Ingredients

Marinade and Beef

• 3 small shallots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 1/4 lbs beef round steak, sliced very thinly across grain

Dipping sauce

• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar

For serving

• 1 head leafy lettuce, separated
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 bunch fresh mint
• 1 small seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions

1. 1

   Marinade and beef:

2. 2

   Puree shallots, garlic, jalapeno, fish sauce, oils, sugar and lemon rind in blender or food processor.

3. 3

   Mix with beef, tossing to coat.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Broil 1-2" from heat until seared and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Dipping sauce:

7. 7

   Combine all ingredients.

8. 8

   To serve: place some beef, cilantro and/or mint, and a few pieces of cucumber on a lettuce leaf.

9. 9

   Roll up.

10. 10

    Dip in sauce.