Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mushroom soy sauce (available in Asian markets)
- 7 medium cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 ½ pounds top round or sirloin, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 head green leaf lettuce
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
381 calories; 21 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 38 grams protein; 117 milligrams cholesterol; 539 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings, 12 as appetizer
Preparation
- Combine sugar, 1 teaspoon of the black pepper, soy sauce and garlic in bowl large enough to hold the beef. Stir well.
- Add beef and stir to coat well; marinate for 20 minutes, or longer.
- Combine remaining pepper with lime juice and water, and place in small serving bowl.
- Saute beef in hot oil, three to four minutes, until medium rare. Arrange on platter lined with lettuce and serve with lime sauce and toothpicks, or serve as a main course over jasmine rice or fragrant rice, sauce on the side.
30 minutes

Dining and Cooking