Sirloin Beef Wraps

Be careful not to underestimate the flavor power of herbs: For a pop of flavor in every single bite, top these beef wraps with cilantro.

Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden

By Nancy S. Hughes

Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 6 minutes
Total time: 23 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 oz boneless sirloin steak, trimmed of visible fat
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp safflower oil
• 4 whole-wheat tortillas (each 7 1/2 inches in diameter)
• 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots (about 1 medium carrot, peeled)
• 2 oz thinly sliced red onion (about 1 medium red onion)
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (peeled)
• 1/4 to 1/2 packed cup chopped cilantro leaves

SAUCE

• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tsp raw honey
• 1 packet stevia
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place steak on a dinner plate, spoon 1 tbsp vinegar over top and turn several times to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Tilt skillet to coat bottom lightly. Cook steak for 4 minutes per side or to desired doneness. Place on a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
4. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Top each tortilla with equal amounts of lettuce, carrots, onion and cucumber. Divide steak among tortillas and sprinkle with cilantro. Spoon sauce over top, dividing evenly. Wrap to serve as a sandwich or serve open-faced.

Nutrients per serving (1 tortilla, 3 oz steak, 1 tbsp sauce, 1 cup vegetables): Calories: 309, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 36 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 10 g, Protein: 23 g, Sodium: 500 mg, Cholesterol: 60 mg

Nutritional Bonus: Our Sirloin Beef Wraps contain 98% of your daily requirement for vitamin A, also known as the “beauty vitamin” because it helps keep skin smooth and soft. It is also essential for healthy bones and teeth and acute night vision.