Korean Flat Iron Steak and Onion Lettuce Wraps

Enjoy these Korean-style beef Flat Iron Steak lettuce wraps with pickled vegetables and a flavorful dipping sauce. Garnish with your favorite fixings.

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Ingredients:

PIckled Vegetables:
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 small cucumber, julienned (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Brine:
  • 1-1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup Korean red chile sauce (Gochujang)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup sliced onion
Dipping Sauce:
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Korean red chili sauce (Gochujang)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce
Garnishes:
  • Torn fresh mint leaves, torn cilantro leaves, fried garlic, chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, lime wedges (optional)

Cooking:

  1. Combine Pickled Vegetables ingredients in medium bowl; tossing gently to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Squeeze vegetables dry; place vegetables in large mixing bowl. Combine Brine ingredients in medium sauce pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Carefully pour hot brine over vegetables, making sure to cover completely. Refrigerate until cold.

  2. Filet beef Flat Iron Steak to 1/4 to 1/3 inches thick. Slice beef pieces in half lengthwise; then into 2-inch squares. Combine all Marinade ingredients but onion in food processor base; process until smooth. Place beef, marinade and onion in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours. 

  3. Combine Dipping Sauce ingredients in small bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Cover and set aside.

  4. Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes; drain. Place two to three slices of onion in center of each piece of beef; roll tightly into a cylinder. Thread beef rolls onto skewers, leaving room between each roll. Place skewers on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Keep warm.

  5. Drain Pickled Vegetables; discard liquid and arrange on serving platter. Top with beef rolls. Serve with Dipping Sauce. Garnish with mint, cilantro, garlic, and peanuts, sesame seeds and line, as desired.

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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