Wasabi Beef

(Serves 4)

1 pound boneless beef tenderloin, sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1" steaks 2 tablespoons wasabi powder ½ cup ponzu (Japanese citrus soy sauce) 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Mix 1 tablespoon of the wasabi powder into the ponzu. Place the beef in the ponzu and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or overnight. Mix the remaining wasabi with a few drops of water to form a paste.

Heat a stovetop grill pan, electric grill or Japanese brazier and lightly coat with cooking spray or vegetable oil. Place the beef filets on the grill and cook until tender and medium rare. Do not overcook. Remove from the grill, cut into ¼? slices. Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with lemon wedges and a pinch of wasabi.

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