Express
Sizzling Sesame Steak Lettuce Cups
with rice and fresh herbs
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 2 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 2 tsp. Gochujang Red Pepper Paste
- 2 Green Onions
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- ¼ oz. Fried Rice Noodles
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat22g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Sauce Mixture
Lettuce cups are a delicious but messy meal. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to a salad. Simply chop romaine and top with filling after completing steps.
Cut off root end of romaine. Separate leaves of lettuce for cups.Stem cilantro, reserving leaves whole.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang (to taste), garlic sesame sauce, and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside. -
2 Prepare the Steak Strips
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse).
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3 Cook the Steak Strips
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add steak strips and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
4 Add Rice and Sauce and Finish Dish
Add rice and sauce mixture (to taste) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling lettuce cups with steak mixture (to taste) and topping with sesame seeds, crispy noodles, green portions of green onions, and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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