Caribbean Beef Rolls with Papaya Salsa (4 servings)

Ingredients

1 Cup diced seeded peeled papaya
1/2 Red bell pepper, diced
2 Scallions, chopped
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 Teaspoons lime juice
1/4 Teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 Teaspoons salt
3 Tablespoons apricot preserves
2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 Garlic cloves, minced
2 Teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 Pound beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into thin strips
8 Large green leaf lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. To make the salsa, combine the papaya, bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, crushed red pepper, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the preserves in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Line the broiler rack with foil; preheat the broiler.

3. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons preserves, the hoisin sauce, garlic, and ginger in another bowl. Add the beef; toss to coat. Thread the beef on 4 (8-inch) metal skewers. Place the skewers on the broiler rack. Broil 5 inches from the heat until the beef is browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the beef from the skewers.

4. Place the lettuce leaves on a work surface. Divide the beef and salsa evenly among the leaves. Fold the two long sides of each leaf over the filling. Starting from a short end, roll up each leaf to enclose the filling.