Sesame Flat Iron Steak on Wonton Crisps

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields12 Servings
Prep Time1 hr 40 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time1 hr 50 mins
 1 ½ lbs flat iron steak
 marinated cucumbers (recipe follows)
 ½ cup vegetable oil
 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
 ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
Sesame-Soy Marinade
 ¼ cup soy sauce
 ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
 2 tbsp water
 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
 1 ½ tbsp dark sesame oil
 1 tsp minced garlic
 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
 ¼ tsp black pepper
1

Prepare marinated cucumbers:

Marinated Cucumbers: Whisk together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 cup rice vinegar in medium bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 1 cup diced seeded cucumbers; place mixture in food-safe plastic bag. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Drain cucumbers in large colander; discard marinade.

2

Cut beef Flat Iron 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.

3

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.

4

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 sesame seeds. Garnish plate with red bell pepper strips, if desired.

Ingredients

 1 ½ lbs flat iron steak
 marinated cucumbers (recipe follows)
 ½ cup vegetable oil
 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
 ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
Sesame-Soy Marinade
 ¼ cup soy sauce
 ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
 2 tbsp water
 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
 1 ½ tbsp dark sesame oil
 1 tsp minced garlic
 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
 ¼ tsp black pepper

Directions

1

Prepare marinated cucumbers:

Marinated Cucumbers: Whisk together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 cup rice vinegar in medium bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 1 cup diced seeded cucumbers; place mixture in food-safe plastic bag. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Drain cucumbers in large colander; discard marinade.

2

Cut beef Flat Iron 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.

3

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.

4

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 sesame seeds. Garnish plate with red bell pepper strips, if desired.

Sesame Flat Iron Steak on Wonton Crisps
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Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.