Ground Beef Satay Wraps

I can't believe I haven't posted this yet! Or maybe I have and I just can't find it? Either way: make these pronto.

They are super easy, and even easier if you have an almost-empty-jar of peanut butter.

Ingredients:

1/2 c. beef broth (not the whole can- I made that mistake once)
1/3 c. smooth peanut butter
2 tea. cornstarch
1 tbl. vegetable oil
1 tbl. ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. shredded carrots (I only had baby carrots, so I threw them in a food processor for a bit)
1/4 c. thinly sliced green onion
2 tbl. soy sauce
Boston lettuce leaves
chopped peanuts (opt)

In a jar with a lid (or small tupperware container) combine broth, peanut butter, and cornstarch. Shake well to blend and set aside. In skillet, over med/high heat, cook oil and add ginger & garlic. Cook 30 sec. Add beef and brown for 5 mins. Shake sauce and pour into skillet. Cook for 2-3 mins. Remove from heat and stir in carrots, green onion, and soy sauce. Served wrapped in lettuce leaves with peanuts.

Italian Turkey Wrap

I'm already thinking about all the leftover turkey. So for the next few days, I'm posting some scrumptious turkey options!


Ingredients

* 1 large (10-inch/25-cm) flour tortilla, regular or flavored
* 1 tbsp. (15 mL) mayonnaise
* 1 tbsp. (15 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
* handfull coursely diced turkey
* 1 tbsp. (15 mL) chopped red onion
* 1/4 cup (50 mL) baby spinach leaves
* 1 oz. (28 g) sliced Provolone, Swiss or Cheddar cheese
* 2 thin slices tomato
* salt and pepper to taste

1. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread over tortilla to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of the edges. Top with sliced turkey, red onion, spinach, sliced cheese and tomato slices, layered in the order listed in a row along the center one-third of the tortilla. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Roll the tortilla up tightly to enclose the filling, then cut in half crosswise. Eat immediately or wrap both halves in plastic wrap and pack in a lunch bag.

Southwestern Wraps

OMG- I have missed these so much! There was a tiny little place at UNLV that used to sell these. I still crave them, so I re-created it to the best of my ability. Laura and I really liked the finished product!

Burrito or larger sized flour tortillas
1/2 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
3/4 c. black beans- rinsed
1/2 c. kernel corn- rinsed
1 tomato- diced
1 small can sliced black olives
shredded cheese
jalapenos (optional)
cooked chicken- plain- diced (optional)
chipotle ranch salad dressing (or just regular ranch)
salsa

Mix up above ingredients like a salad. Pour on the dressing and salsa to taste. Pile onto the middle of the tortilla, tuck in the ends and roll tightly like a burrito. Slice down the center for your wrap. Mmmm!

Makes about 4 medium-sized wraps