Asian Style Flank Steak Lettuce Cups

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I know you’re not used to seeing steak on my ingredient lists, but I can assure you this awesome recipe packs a ton of nutrients and protein, with zero added crap.

Asian Style Flank Steak Lettuce Cups

Serves 4

Ingredient 

• 1/3 cup coconut aminos
• ¼ cup sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, divided
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, divided
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ½ lb grass-fed flank steak
• 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
• ½ lb. mixed mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, oyster, etc), thinly sliced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 4 large butter lettuce leaves

Directions

• Mix coconut aminos, oil, lime zest, 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger, salt and pepper in a large bowl or baking dish.  Add flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Remove flank steak from marinade and place on a roasting pan.  Discard excess marinade.
• Broil steak 3-4 minutes, flip and broil for another 3-4 minutes for medium rare.
• Remove from oven, tent with foil and let rest at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté 3-5 minutes until beginning to soften.
• Add remaining 2 teaspoons (each) garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring often.
• Add bell pepper, carrot and mushrooms and continue cooking 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp tender.  Add scallions, and cook 1-2 minutes more.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut flank steak across the grain into thin strips, then cut each strip in half again.
• Place ¼ cup of quinoa in the middle of lettuce leaf.  Top with vegetable mixture and flank steak.  Roll lettuce leaf around filling, tucking the sides in as you go.