Spicy Orange Beef Wraps

Submitted by Rachael Sherwood

First a disclaimer – I got this recipe out of a “Cooking Light” cook book that I have. I have been meaning to try it forever because it sounds good, but I have not cooked it yet so I don’t know how good it is.

1 pound ground beef top round or boneless top sirloin steak, cut ¾ inch thick
2 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, defrosted
¼ cup Hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
1 cup shredded carrot
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
2 heads Boston lettuce (or iceberg lettuce) or 4 flour tortillas.

Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8 inch strips. In medium bowl, combine beef and 2 teaspoons cornstarch; toss to coat and set aside.

In small bowl, combine remaining 4 teaspoons cornstarch, orange juice, Hoisin sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce; blend well and set aside.

In large skillet over medium heat, preheat oil and red pepper 2 minutes. Add beef, half at a time; stir fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until outside surface is no longer pink (do not overcook). Return all meat to skillet; add reserved sauce, carrot, and onions; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and bubbly.

To assemble, spoon small amount of beef and vegetable mixture in center of each lettuce leaf (or tortilla); fold over to close.

Enjoy (hopefully)