Japanese Steak Rolls With Red Bell Vinegar Dip

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, seeded, chopped
• 2/3 cup distilled vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lb flank steak, trimmed
• salt and pepper
• 16 asparagus spears, trimmed (8-inch )
• 16 scallions, trimmed (8-inch )
• 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Recipe

• 1 process all ingredients for the dip in a food process or blender until smooth. transfer to a saucepan; boil 5 minute cool to room temperature.
• 2 slice flank steak across the grain into 16 strips about ½” thick. pound each to about 1/8” thickness, then season with salt and pepper.
• 3 place 1 asparagus spear and 1 scallion across the short end of a strip of beef. roll beef around vegetables, secure with a toothpick and place on a shallow baking sheet; roll remaining beef and vegetables.
• 4 combine remaining ingredients, pour over beef, and marinate 10 minute preheat broiler to high.
• 5 broil steak rolls 5 minute remove from pan, tent with foil to keep warm, and strain marinade into a saucepan.
• 6 boil marinade until syrupy, about 5 minute remove toothpicks from steak rolls and top with glaze. serve with vinegar dip.