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Ingredients: |
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pounds beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks |
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Marinated Cucumbers (recipe follows) |
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Toasted Sesame Seeds (recipe follows) |
| 1/2 |
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cup vegetable oil |
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frozen wonton wrappers, thawed |
| 1 |
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medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional) |
| | Sesame-Soy Marinade: |
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cup soy sauce |
| 1/4 |
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cup finely chopped green onions |
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tablespoons water |
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tablespoons packed brown sugar |
| 1-1/2 |
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tablespoons dark sesame oil |
| 1 |
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teaspoon minced garlic |
| 1 |
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teaspoon minced fresh ginger |
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teaspoon pepper |
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Instructions: |
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Prepare Marinated Cucumbers and Toasted Sesame Seeds. |
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Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4 inch strips; set aside. Combine Sesame-Soy Marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef strips and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; toss to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. |
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Meanwhile heat 1/2 cup oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Fry 3 wonton wrappers 15 seconds per side or until crispy; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers. |
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Remove beef strips from marinade; discard marinade. Heat pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Repeat with remaining beef. Evenly divide beef strips over wonton crisps; top beef with 1 tablespoon Marinated Cucumbers and 1/2 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds. Garnish plate with red bell pepper strips, if desired. |
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| Makes 12 appetizer servings. |
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| | Nutrition information per serving (1 appetizer): 178 calories; 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 26 mg cholesterol; 230 mg sodium; 7 g carbohydrate; 0.5 g fiber; 13 g protein; 2.1 mg niacin; 0.2 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 1.7 mg iron; 10.8 mcg selenium; 4.0 mg zinc. |