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    Steak Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Avocado

    August 16, 2017 by Chrissy Carroll 14 Comments

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    These steak lettuce wraps with mango and avocado are fresh and light, yet filling too!

    Disclosure: While I was not compensated for this particular post, please note that the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative is a current client.

    It’s almost that time of year when we start to spend two months frolicking in pumpkin spice world.  Believe me, I’m all about fall and apples and pumpkins – and will fully embrace that come September – but I would still like to savor these last few weeks of summer that we’ve got left.

    I’ve been putting together a list of all the things I want to do the next few weeks, like hit up the beach, go blueberry and raspberry picking, and just spend more time soaking up the sunshine outside.  My adjunct positions start up in a few weeks, so I’m clinging to the little free time I’ve got left here. 

    We had a gorgeous day over the weekend, so I scrapped a few hours of work and lounged at the pool with my son.  {And by lounged, I mean swam with him for about an hour until he was tired out, and then we could sit and eat snacks on the lounge chairs.}  But splashing around with him, sunshine all around, fun music playing?  That’s summertime right there.

    Child at a swimming pool in the summertime

    When the clock approached dinner time that night, I knew I wanted to make these steak lettuce wraps to round out our pool day.  They’re light yet filling, and the lettuce wrap adds a freshness factor.  It’s a dish that just speaks summer to me!

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    These steak lettuce wraps are fresh and light, yet filling too! Think healthy lettuce wraps made with tasty marinated beef, avocado, and mango.

    These steak lettuce wraps are fresh and light, yet filling too! Think healthy lettuce wraps made with tasty marinated beef, avocado, and mango.  

    I also love that this is really quite simple to make.  It does take a few minutes to throw together the marinade and at least 1-2 hours to let the meat soak it in, but don’t skip this step.  This homemade marinade adds so much flavor to the meat which is needed for an otherwise simple, minimal ingredient dish.

    You can cook the steak in a cast iron skillet inside, or you can cook it on the grill outside – your choice.  It comes out great either way.

    Then you’ll just let it rest, slice it up, and toss it in a big ‘ol piece of lettuce with some sliced mango and avocado.  I love when I can find butter lettuce because it forms these perfect little lettuce cups that work beautifully for this.  But if you can’t find that – as was the case the day I photographed this! – romaine works well too, it’s just not as pretty. 😉  You can top it all with a little cilantro (optional for all you cilantro haters), and your steak lettuce wraps are ready to grab & eat!

    These steak lettuce wraps are fresh and light, yet filling too! Think healthy lettuce wraps made with tasty marinated beef, avocado, and mango.

    These steak lettuce wraps are fresh and light, yet filling too! Think healthy lettuce wraps made with tasty marinated beef, avocado, and mango.

    Plus, for all my active ladies in the house, this dish is packed with protein, iron, and healthy fats.  It’s a great option for lighter training days or rest days – and for heavier training days, you can eat it in a regular tortilla to boost the carb content to fit your training!  I’ve been eating the lettuce wrap version quite a bit on my rest days while I’ve been training for the Falmouth Road Race, which I’m running with Team Beef.  

    Give them a try and let me know what you think!

    These steak lettuce wraps are fresh and light, yet filling too! Think healthy lettuce wraps made with tasty marinated beef, avocado, and mango.

    Steak Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Avocado

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    These steak lettuce wraps with mango and avocado are fresh and light, yet filling too!  Made with healthy, whole food ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6 wraps
    Calories 230 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Marinade Ingredients:

    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp cumin

    Remaining Ingredients:

    • 1 lb sirloin tip steak
    • 1 tbsp oil of choice
    • 1 head lettuce (look for varieties with large leaves that you can wrap up - butter lettuce works best, but romaine works too!)
    • 1 avocado, sliced or chopped
    • 1 mango, sliced or chopped
    • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
    • 1 lime, sliced into wedges

    Instructions
     

    Directions:

    • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large food storage container or ziptop bag.  Add the steak to the marinade, and let sit in the fridge overnight or at least 1-2 hours.
    • When ready to cook the steak, heat 1 tbsp oil a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.  Remove the steak from the marinade and place in the skillet. (Discard excess marinade).  Cook for 5 minutes on one side.  Flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes (less time for smaller pieces of steak, more time for larger).  Remove from the pan and place on a plate covered with aluminum foil.  Let rest for 10 minutes.  
    • While steak is resting, prepare the remainder of the ingredients.  Rinse and dry 6 large lettuce leaves and place them on a plate.  Divide mango, avocado, and cilantro evenly among the lettuce leaves. 
    • Slice the steak and divide it evenly among all the wraps.  Serve with lime wedges for a last minute pop of citrus.  Enjoy!

    Notes

    Notes:
    • This cast iron cooking method described should produce a medium-rare steak.  If you prefer it cooked more, you can add another 1-2 minutes to each side.
    • You can alternatively cook the steak on the grill.  Simply marinate the same way, heat the grill, and cook until the meat is to your liking.
    • You can also just make this as a salad instead of a wrap.
     
    Nutrition analysis (approximate per wrap - assumes 20% marinade absorption):
    230 calories, 13.5 g fat, 11 g carb, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein, 70 mg sodium;
    Vitamin A: 56%, Vitamin C: 39%, Vitamin K: 53%, Niacin: 23%, Vitamin B6: 28%, Folate: 20%, Vitamin B12: 56%, Iron: 11%, Potassium: 16%, Zinc: 29%, Selenium: 33%

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me:  What are you doing for these last few weeks of summer?  Have you ever tried steak lettuce wraps?  What’s your favorite summer dish to cook?

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    Comments

    1. Rachel

      August 16, 2017 at 10:41 am

      I don’t eat a ton of meat but I bet these would be equally as delicious with tofu strips!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 21, 2017 at 7:15 pm

        For sure! You can switch it up with whatever protein source you prefer.

        Reply
    2. Mikki

      August 16, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      Wow. This sounds like such a delicious combo of flavors!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 21, 2017 at 7:16 pm

        Thanks Mikki! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Abbey Sharp

      August 16, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love me some lettuce wraps! These look amazing! A must try indeed 🙂

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 21, 2017 at 7:16 pm

        Who doesn’t love a good lettuce wrap?!

        Reply
    4. GiGi Eats

      August 16, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      I friggin’ ADORE lettuce wraps! The lettuce doesn’t over power the filling AT ALL so it just… Ugh. They’re so refreshing!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 21, 2017 at 7:16 pm

        Exactly – super refreshing which I’m totally clinging to these last few days of summer!!

        Reply
    5. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

      August 16, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      That’s a great easy weeknight family meal

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 21, 2017 at 7:16 pm

        Thank Deborah!

        Reply
    6. Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit

      August 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      I know what I want for dinner.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        August 21, 2017 at 7:17 pm

        Haha, yay – hope you make it and enjoy!

        Reply

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