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Cook’s Tip: 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 9 to 11 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 11 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Grill skirt steak, covered, over medium, ash-covered coals 10 to 13 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Carve skirt steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
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Tunisian Steak Lettuce Wraps
40 to 45 minutes
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Ingredients: |
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beef top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 pound) |
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large lettuce leaves (such as leaf, Bibb or iceberg) |
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Finely chopped fresh mint leaves |
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Date Marinade and Spread: |
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cup pitted dates |
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cup water |
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cup extra-virgin olive oil |
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tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
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cloves garlic |
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teaspoon salt |
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teaspoon ground coriander |
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teaspoon pepper |
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Slaw: |
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cup julienne-cut carrots |
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cup julienne-cut hothouse cucumber |
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tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
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clove garlic, minced |
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teaspoon salt |
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teaspoon pepper |
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Place Date Marinade and Spread ingredients in food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup for spread. Place beef steak and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. |
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Combine Slaw ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Set aside. |
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Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook.) |
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Carve steak into thin slices. Spread 1 tablespoon reserved Date Spread on each lettuce leaf. Top evenly with steak slices and slaw. Sprinkle with mint, as desired. Roll up. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving: 364 calories; 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 10 g monounsaturated fat); 61 mg cholesterol; 413 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate; 3.1 g fiber; 29 g protein; 5.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3.0 mg iron; 31.6 mcg selenium; 4.9 mg zinc. |
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