Ingredients

1. 1 beef top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound) *One pound beef shoulder center (ranch) steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick, or 1 to 1-1/2 pounds beef skirt steak may be substituted for top round steaks. Grill shoulder center steaks, covered, over medium, ash-covered coals 8 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill skirt steak, covered, over medium, ash-covered coals 7 to 12 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Carve skirt steak diagonally across the grain.
2. 8 large lettuce leaves (such as leaf, Bibb or iceberg)
3. Finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Date Marinade and Spread:
1. 2/3 cup pitted dates
2. 1/3 cup water
3. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5. 2 cloves garlic
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Slaw:
1. 1/2 cup julienne-cut carrots
2. 1/2 cup julienne-cut hothouse cucumber
3. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4. 1 clove garlic, minced
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
6. 1/8 teaspoon pepper