Spicy Beef Wraps are a delicious, healthy lunch option that is very easy-to-make. These Spicy Beef Wraps make a hearty dinner for your family or a tasty lunch for work. Children love these beef wraps and are easy to pack for a picnic lunch.
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- 1 pound beef top sirloin, 3/4 thick*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 flour tortillas (low-fat), 6 to 8 inches in diameter**
- 1 cup sour cream (fat-free)
- 1 tablespoon horseradish, prepared
- 6 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 large red onion, chopped***
- 1 large tomato, chopped***
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Preheat broiler in oven and set rack about 3 to 4 inches below heating elements.
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Cut all visible fat from sirloin steak. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Rub the spice mixture over both sides of the beef and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
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Heat broiler; broil steak approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side or until done to your preference using a meat thermometer.
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When the steaks are done to your liking, remove from oven, let sit 15 minutes before serving (meat temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees after it is removed from the oven). Slice steak across grain into 1/8-inch slices.
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Warm tortillas according to package directions.
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In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and horseradish. Spread 3 tablespoons of the sour cream mixture over the top of each tortilla. Top each tortilla with 1 cup of lettuce; sprinkle with chopped red onion and tomatoes. Divide beef into equal portions and top each tortilla with beef.
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Fold one end of a tortilla up about 1 inch over filling then fold the left and right sides over the folded end, overlapping and serve.
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Rare - 120 F.
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Medium Rare - 125 F.
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Medium - 130 F.
* You can substitute cooked and shredded chicken.
** Flour Tortillas - How To Make Flour Tortillas.
*** You can substitute chopped fresh or roasted red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers.
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Source: I’ve adapted this recipe is from the Seattle and King County Public Health website. Photo from Kraft Food Recipes.