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Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowls

Sweet Chili Beef & Green Bean Bowls

with Jasmine Rice, Crispy Onions & Cilantro

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Ground beef and green beans are coated in a sumptuous, sweet chili sauce, then topped with fresh cilantro and crispy fried onions. Everything comes together over a bed of fluffy rice.
Prep: 5 Cook: 20

  • 1oz sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 1lime
  • 1oz crispy fried onions
  • 4TBS sweet soy glaze
  • ¾cup jasmine rice
  • 10oz ground beef
  • ¼oz cilantro
  • 6oz green beans
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Cook rice:

In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, for 15-18 minutes.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Prep:

Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.

Trim green beans, if necessary, cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Quarter lime. Pick cilantro leaves from stems, roughly chop leaves.

Cook beef:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 3- to 4 minutes.

Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until beef is cooked through, 2- to 4 minutes more.

Tip: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.

Cook green beans:

While beef cooks, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, add green beans and a splash of water, cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, 1- to 2 minutes.

Tip: No microwave? No problem! Steam green beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5- to 7-minutes.

Carefully drain any excess water.

Finish stir-fry:

To pan with beef, stir in cooked green beans, sweet Thai chili sauce, 2½ TBS sweet soy glaze (be sure to measure), 1 TBS butter, and ½ tsp sugar. Cook, stirring, until beef mixture is thoroughly coated, 1- to 2-minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in a squeeze of lime juice to taste.

Finish & serve:

Fluff rice with a fork, stir in 1 TBS butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide rice between bowls and top with stir-fry. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Beef and Mozzarella Dip Sandwich

Beef and Mozzarella Dip Sandwich

with caramelized onions and fries

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Home Chef

I had high hopes for this sandwich and it came out rather good. Next time I’ll try not to over toast the rolls and maybe cook the fries a few minutes less. I also skipped the dip.
Cook: 30 to 40

  • 2russet potatoes
  • 10oz steak strips
  • 2French rolls
  • 1onion
  • 2oz shredded mozzarella
  • 4tsp Better Than Bouillon beef flavor demi-glace concentrate
  • oz butter
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil


Prep:

Turn the oven on to 450°F. Let it preheat for at least 10 minutes.

Prepare two baking sheets with foil and cooking spray.


Roast the fries:

Cut potatoes into ¼” fries and pat dry.

Place fries on one prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer.

Roast in hot oven until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, tossing once halfway through.

While the fries roast, continue recipe.


Prepare the ingredients:

Halve and peel onion. Thinly slice.

Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper.


Cook the onions and steak strips:

Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 TBS olive oil.

Add onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 6-8 minutes.

Add steak strips. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, 4-6 minutes.

Remove from burner. Let the steak rest for at least 3 minutes.


Toast rolls and assemble sandwiches:

Halve rolls, if necessary. Brush cut-sides with 2 tsp olive oil.

Place rolls directly on oven rack, cut side up, in hot oven and bake until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes.

Carefully remove it from the oven. Place toasted bottom rolls, cut side up, on second prepared baking sheet, setting aside top rolls. Top evenly with steak strips, then cheese.

Bake in hot oven until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

While sandwiches toast, continue recipe.


Make dip and finish dish:

Combine butter and remaining mushroom seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until butter is melted, 20-30 seconds.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Microwave again uncovered until warm, 30-60 seconds.

Carefully remove it from microwave.

Plate dish as pictured, topping bottom roll with toasted top roll and serving dip on the side for sandwich. Bon appétit!

Sirloin Steak & Sherry Shallot Sauce

Sirloin Steak & Sherry Shallot Sauce

with Garlic Parmesan Potato Clusters & Mixed Greens

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

A totally real, verified fact that we just made up: People who cook fancier weeknight dinners are more likely to receive a compliment from a stranger, meet their celebrity crush, and/or win the lottery. They’re also guaranteed to be rewarded with a delicious, steakhouse-quality meal without leaving the comforts of their own kitchen. Case in point: these seared sirloin steaks drizzled in a deluxe, sherry vinegar-spiked pan sauce with crispy, cheesy potato rounds, and a tangy mixed greens salad.
Prep: 10 Cook: 40

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 5tsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼cup parmesan cheese
  • 1oz beef stock concentrate
  • 2oz mixed greens
  • 1shallot
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep & make vinaigrette:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Wash and dry produce.

Slice potatoes into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Halve, peel, and finely chop half the shallot (save remaining for another use).

In a small bowl, whisk together half the vinegar (you’ll use the rest later), 1 TBS olive oil, and ½ tsp sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

Make potato clusters:

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, garlic powder, 2 TBS olive oil, and a couple big pinches of salt and pepper, toss until potatoes are completely coated. Arrange on prepared sheet in clusters (about 6 slightly overlapping slices each).

Roast on middle rack for 12 minutes, then sprinkle with Parmesan.

Return to middle rack until potatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes more.

Cook steak:

While potatoes roast, pat steak dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board to rest. Wipe out pan.

Make sauce:

Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium heat. Add chopped shallot, cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Pour in remaining vinegar. Simmer until reduced by half, 30 seconds.

Stir in stock concentrate and ¼ cup water. Simmer until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in sour cream and 1 TBS butter until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Make salad:

While sauce cooks, toss mixed greens in a second large bowl with as much vinaigrette as desired. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide steak, potato clusters, and salad between plates. Top steak with sauce and serve.

Sirloin Steak with Fig Sauce

Sirloin Steak with Fig Sauce

Bisteccha Con Fichi with Almond Green Beans & Roasted Potatoes

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Sirloin steak coasted with fig jam and tangy balsamic vinegar, plus sautéed shallot, butter, and beef stock. Served with sides of roasted potatoes and almond-studded green beans.
Prep: 10 Cook: 35

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 6oz green beans
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2TBS fig jam
  • 1shallot
  • ½oz sliced almonds
  • 5tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1oz beef stock concentrate
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.

Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel, and mince half the shallot.

Roast potatoes:

Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes (you’ll start the green beans after 15 minutes).

Roast green beans:

Meanwhile, toss green beans on a second baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Once potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, place green beans on top rack. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

Toast almonds:

While green beans roast, add almonds to a large, dry pan over medium high heat. Toast, stirring, until lightly browned, 2- to 4-minutes.

Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl.

Cook steak:

Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for almonds over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. Wash out pan.

Make sauce & serve:

Add a drizzle of oil and minced shallot to same pan over medium high heat. Cook, stirring, until softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Stir in ¼ cup water, vinegar, jam, and stock concentrate. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in 1 TBS butter and season with salt and pepper.

Slice steak against the grain. Divide between plates along with potatoes and green beans. Sprinkle green beans with toasted almonds, drizzle steak with pan sauce, and serve.

Sirloin Steak & Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

Sirloin Steak & Roasted Garlic Pan Sauce

with Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Roasted garlic and rich beef demi-glace mingle with the fond to create a condiment you’ll want to drizzle over just about everything… especially the chive-flecked mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli on the side.
Prep: 5 Cook: 40

  • 12oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 8oz broccoli florets
  • 6TBS sour cream
  • 1oz beef demi-glace
  • ¼oz chives
  • 1clove garlic
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice chives.

Peel garlic. Place the whole clove in the center of a small piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet.

Roast garlic & broccoli:

Place garlic foil packet on a baking sheet.

Toss broccoli on same sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.

Make mashed potatoes:

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, adding reserved potato cooking liquid a splash at a time as needed.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Cook steak:

While potatoes cook, pat steak very dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 5- to 7-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer steak to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes. Wipe out pan.

Make sauce:

Once garlic is done, carefully transfer to a cutting board and mash with a fork until smooth.

Melt 1 TBS butter in pan used for steak over medium heat. Add mashed garlic (start with half and add more to taste), cook for 1 minute.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1- to 2-minutes. Turn off heat.

Stir in another 1 TBS butter and any resting juices from steak. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain. Fold half the chives into mashed potatoes.

Divide potatoes, broccoli, and steak between plates. Top steak and potatoes with sauce. Garnish with remaining chives and serve.

Sirloin Steak in Mushroom Sauce

Sirloin Steak in Mushroom Sauce

with Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Carrots

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

This Sirloin steak has little more than salt and pepper for seasoning. Ultra-creamy mashed potatoes and tender roasted carrots make it both filling and hearty, while the mushroom pan sauce that’s spooned on top has savory complexity.
Prep: 10 Cook: 50

  • 12oz carrots
  • 1yellow onion
  • 1clove garlic
  • 14oz sirloin steak
  • 2tsp Dijon mustard
  • 16oz Yukon gold potatoes
  • 4oz button mushrooms
  • 2TBS sour cream
  • 1oz beef demi-glace
  • salt & pepper
  • sugar
  • cooking oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce.

Trim, peel, and cut carrots diagonally into 1-inch-thick pieces. Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces.

Tip: For speedier spud prep, skip the peeling.

Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms. Peel and mince garlic.

Cook carrots & mash:

Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.

Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Caramelize onion:

While potatoes cook, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.

Add 1 tsp sugar and a splash of water, cook until caramelized, 2- to 3-minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Turn off heat, transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.

Cook steak:

Pat steak dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side.

Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

Make sauce:

Add 1 TBS butter and mushrooms to pan used for steak over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3- to 5-minutes.

Add garlic, cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Stir in demi-glace and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

Stir in mustard. Simmer until thickened, 2- to 3-minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & serve:

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide mashed potatoes, carrots, and steak between plates. Top mashed potatoes with caramelized onion. Top steak with mushroom sauce and serve.

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Yield: 4

Adapted from: Dinner At The Zoo

This hamburger steak recipe is seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a savory mushroom sauce. A comfort food classic that makes for the perfect easy dinner option!

For the steaks:

  • 1TBS olive oil
  • lb ground beef 90% lean
  • cup breadcrumbs
  • 2TBS onion finely minced
  • 1tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1TBS ketchup
  • 2tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1egg
  • 1tsp minced garlic
  • ¾tsp salt
  • ¼tsp pepper

For the gravy:

  • 3TBS butter
  • 8oz sliced mushrooms I used cremini
  • ½cup onion chopped
  • 1tsp garlic minced
  • 3TBS flour
  • cups beef broth
  • 1TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 2tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1TBS chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste


For the steaks:

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat.

Combine the rest of the steak ingredients in a large bowl; stir until thoroughly mixed.

Shape the meat into 4 equal sized oval shaped patties.

Cook the meat for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove the steaks from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.

For the gravy:

Melt the butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and onions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the mushrooms and onions for 5-6 minutes or until tender and browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the flour to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Slowly add the beef broth and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.

Add the hamburger steak back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.

Serve on top of mashed potato sprinkled with parsley, and a side of steamed asparagus.

Sirloin Tips Au Poivre & Garlic Herb Shrimp

Sirloin Tips Au Poivre & Garlic Herb Shrimp

with Garlic Bread & Lemony Green Beans

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Seared sirloin tip steak is drizzled with a rich pan sauce that’s flecked with freshly crushed peppercorns, piled with succulent shrimp tossed in garlic herb butter. Toasty garlic bread and lemony roasted green beans add a satisfying crunch.
Prep: 5 Cook: 35

  • 10oz sirloin tips, bavette steak or flap meat
  • 10oz shrimp
  • 6oz green beans
  • 1demi-baguette
  • 2TBS garlic herb butter
  • 1shallot
  • 1TBS black peppercorns
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 2oz beef stock concentrates
  • 1lemon
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
  • butter


Prep:

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Place garlic herb butter in a large bowl, bring to room temperature (you’ll use it in step 4). Wash and dry produce.

Halve, peel, and mince shallot until you have 2 TBS. Place peppercorns in a zip-close bag and crush with a heavy-bottomed pan or rolling pin. Halve baguette lengthwise. Zest and quarter lemon.

Mix & roast:

Place 1 TBS plain butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave until softened, 10 seconds.

Tip: Do so in 5-second intervals, checking in between, to avoid melting.

Stir in garlic powder (start with ¼ tsp, add more from there if desired), salt, and pepper.

Trim green beans, if necessary, toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes. Cover to keep warm.

Cook steak:

While green beans roast, pat steak dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 5- to 7-minutes per side.

Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. Wash out pan.

Cook shrimp:

Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels, season all over with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in pan used for steak over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 3- to 4-minutes.

Turn off heat, transfer shrimp to large bowl with garlic herb butter. Toss until thoroughly coated. Cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Make pan sauce:

Melt 1 TBS plain butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 1- to 2-minutes.

Add stock concentrates, ¼ cup water, and ½ tsp crushed peppercorns. (Be sure to measure the crushed peppercorns.) Simmer until slightly thickened, 2- to 3-minutes.

Turn off heat. Stir in another 1 TBS plain butter until melted. Season with salt and more peppercorns if desired.

Finish & serve:

Spread cut sides of baguette with garlic spread. Toast in oven (use a baking sheet or place directly on rack) until golden, 3- to 5-minutes. Halve diagonally.

Toss green beans with lemon zest and juice to taste.

Slice steak against the grain.

Divide garlic bread, green beans, and steak between plates. Spoon pan sauce over steak, top with shrimp. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges and remaining sauce on the side.

Garlic Herb Butter

Balsamic-Glazed Steak Tagliata

Balsamic-Glazed Steak Tagliata

Garlic-Herb Potatoes & Caesar Salad

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Tagliata is a popular way to serve steak in Italy and a quick, delicious riff on meat and potatoes. Lean ranch steak is dusted with Italian seasonings, quick-seared, then drizzled with sweet, tangy balsamic glaze. It’s served with a fresh lemony Caesar salad with lots of Parmesan and crunchy croutons, plus a side of buttery garlic-herb potatoes that you’ll steam, then pan-sear for a crispy, golden finish.

Note: Contrary to instructions below, this is served very rare (blue) in Italy.
Prep: 5 Cook: 20

  • 12oz potatoes
  • 1lemon
  • 1TBS Italian seasoning
  • 10oz ranch (or sirloin) steak
  • 2oz mixed greens
  • 2oz Caesar dressing
  • 1tsp garlic powder
  • 3TBS parmesan cheese
  • ½cup croutons
  • 5tsp balsamic glaze
  • salt & pepper
  • cooking oil
  • butter

Prep:

Wash and dry produce.

Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Quarter lemon.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, garlic powder, half the Italian Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), salt, and pepper. Add 2 TBS butter and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until almost tender, 4 minutes (you’ll finish the potatoes in Step 2). Keep covered.

Sizzle:

Pat steak dry and tenderize with a jacquard. Season with remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle oil in a hot large pan. Add steak and cook to desired doneness, 3- to 6-minutes per side. Turn off heat, transfer to a cutting board. 

Tip: Ranch steak should NOT be cooked past medium rare!

Wipe out pan.

Carefully remove plastic wrap from bowl with microwaved potatoes. Add potatoes to pan used for steak over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender, 1- to 2-minutes.

Toss:

Meanwhile, in a second large bowl, toss mixed greens, dressing, croutons, half the cheese, a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper until coated.

Tip: If you like, crush croutons in the bag with your hands before using.

Serve:

Thinly slice steak against the grain.

Drizzle steak with as much balsamic glaze as you like and top salad with remaining cheese. Serve with potatoes and remaining lemon wedges.  

One-Pan Banh Mi–Style Beef Tacos

One-Pan Banh Mi–Style Beef Tacos

with Pickled Cucumber & Sriracha Mayo

Yield: 2

Adapted from: Hello Fresh

Combining tender meat, crunchy pickled veggies, fresh cilantro, spicy chiles, and creamy spreads, the Vietnamese banh mi is one of our all-time favorite sandwiches. Here, we take all those same flavors and textures and channel them into some seriously delicious tacos. Tangy-sweet beef is piled into warm tortillas with sautéed carrots, pickled cucumber, cilantro, and Sriracha mayo.
Prep: 5 Cook: 20

  • 1lime
  • 10oz ground beef
  • 4TBS sweet soy glaze
  • 6wheat flour tortillas
  • 1mini cucumber
  • 5tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2TBS mayonnaise
  • ¼oz cilantro
  • 4oz shredded carrots
  • 1tsp sriracha
  • salt & pepper
  • ½tsp sugar
  • 2tsp cooking oil


Prep:

Wash and dry produce.

Halve lime. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise, thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Finely chop cilantro.

Pickle cucumber:

In a small bowl, combine half the vinegar (you’ll use the rest later), juice from half the lime, ½ tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Stir in cucumber. Set aside to quick pickle.

Cook carrots:

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium high heat. Add carrots and cook, stirring, until just tender, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Turn off heat, transfer to a plate.

Cook beef:

Heat another drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4- to 6-minutes.

Stir in sweet soy glaze and remaining vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then immediately turn off heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Make sriracha mayo:

In a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise with Sriracha to taste. Season with salt. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Finish & serve:

Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.

Divide tortillas between plates and fill with saucy beef, carrots, pickled cucumber (draining first), and cilantro. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo. Cut the remaining lime into wedges and serve on the side.