This dish is quick, easy, low cal with plenty of protein and fresh veg. Best of all you can substitute whatever is in your refrigerator!
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ~30 minutes
What You’ll Need
For the Steak Tips:
- 1 ½ lb steak tips
- 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Wraps:
- 1 large head butter lettuce (or romaine leaves)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 c purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- ½ c fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ c fresh mint leaves
- 2 green onions, sliced
For the Sesame-Lime Drizzle:
- 2 tbsp tahini or almond butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin to drizzle consistency)
Let’s Cook
Step 1 – Marinate the Steak Tips
In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, honey, and chili flakes. Add steak tips, toss to coat, and marinate at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
Step 2 – Cook the Steak Tips
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove steak tips from marinade and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness (medium-rare to medium recommended). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3 – Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lime juice, sesame oil, and honey. Add warm water 1 tbsp at a time until sauce is smooth and drizzle-able.
Step 4 – Assemble the Wraps
Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill each with steak slices, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with sesame-lime sauce and sprinkle with green onions.
Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy
Serve wraps family-style so everyone can build their own. Great with a side of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for extra staying power.
Quick Tips
- substitute tri-tip, flank steak, or top sirloin for steak tips. Cut across the grain for most tenderness
- use toasted sesame oil for the most flavor
- substitute peanut butter for tahini or almond butter – different flavor profile but still delish
- if you don’t have real maple syrup, don’t use the fake stuff – substitute honey instead
- substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of beef for a more economical version
