Name: Thai Beef Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ½ tsp Birds eye or Thai chilli (finely minced, seeds removed); ¼ tsp Finely minced garlic; 2 ¼ tsp White sugar; 2 tbsp Fish sauce; 3 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp Grapeseed oil (or canola or vegetable oil); 1 pinch Salt; 1 tbsp Finely chopped cilantro/coriander stems (optional); 250 g Beef steak (sirloin); 1 tbsp Oil (vegetable, peanut or canola oil); ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Pepper; 2 cups Mixed lettuce leaves; 10 Cherry tomatoes (halved); ¼ Small red onion; ½ Cucumber; ¼ cup Mint leaves; ¼ cup Cilantro/coriander leaves (optional); ¼ cup Finely chopped peanuts; Extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves

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Ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand? Our Thai Beef Salad is your ticket to a delightful journey of zesty, fresh, and spicy flavors. This dish combines tender slices of beef with a medley of crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a zingy Thai dressing. It's a salad that's not only delicious but also a burst of excitement on your palate. Whether you're looking to spice up your dinner routine or impress guests with an exotic appetizer, this recipe is your gateway to a culinary adventure. Learn how to create your own Thai Beef Salad and dive into a symphony of vibrant and unforgettable tastes with every bite.

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time25 mins

Dressing

½ tsp Birds eye or Thai chilli (finely minced, seeds removed)

¼ tsp Finely minced garlic

2 ¼ tsp White sugar

2 tbsp Fish sauce

3 tbsp Lime juice

1 tbsp Grapeseed oil (or canola or vegetable oil)

1 pinch Salt

1 tbsp Finely chopped cilantro/coriander stems (optional)

Salad

250 g Beef steak (sirloin)

1 tbsp Oil (vegetable, peanut or canola oil)

¼ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Pepper

2 cups Mixed lettuce leaves

10 Cherry tomatoes (halved)

¼ Small red onion

½ Cucumber

¼ cup Mint leaves

¼ cup Cilantro/coriander leaves (optional)

Garnish

¼ cup Finely chopped peanuts

Extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves

Dressing

Begin by making the dressing. Place birds eye chili, garlic, cilantro stems, and a small pinch of salt into a mortar and pestle. Grind until a smooth paste forms.

Add the remaining dressing ingredients and adjust sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce to taste. Set the dressing aside.

Beef

Preheat a skillet or pan over high heat until hot.

Drizzle the beef with 1/2 tablespoon of oil on both sides, then sprinkle it with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beef to your desired level of doneness .

For steak approximately 2cm thick, cook for 2 minutes on each side for medium rare (until the internal temperature is 52°C) or 2 1/2 minutes on each side for medium (internal temperature 57°C).

Remove the beef from the skillet and place it on a plate. Loosely tent it with foil and set it aside for 10 minutes to allow it to rest.

Salad

In a bowl, place the lettuce and drizzle it with 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing. Toss the lettuce to coat it with the dressing.

Slice the rested beef thinly against the grain and place it in a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients. Dress the salad with most of the remaining dressing and toss it gently.

Prepare the other vegetables. Finely slice the onion and cucumbers and cut the tomatoes in halves.

Pile the dressed lettuce onto plate(s) or meal prep containers, then layer the beef and other salad ingredients on top.

Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves if desired. Finally, drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories384

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.9g26%
Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
Total Carbohydrate 13.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g9%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 38.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Dressing

½ tsp Birds eye or Thai chilli (finely minced, seeds removed)

¼ tsp Finely minced garlic

2 ¼ tsp White sugar

2 tbsp Fish sauce

3 tbsp Lime juice

1 tbsp Grapeseed oil (or canola or vegetable oil)

1 pinch Salt

1 tbsp Finely chopped cilantro/coriander stems (optional)

Salad

250 g Beef steak (sirloin)

1 tbsp Oil (vegetable, peanut or canola oil)

¼ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Pepper

2 cups Mixed lettuce leaves

10 Cherry tomatoes (halved)

¼ Small red onion

½ Cucumber

¼ cup Mint leaves

¼ cup Cilantro/coriander leaves (optional)

Garnish

¼ cup Finely chopped peanuts

Extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves

Directions

Dressing

Begin by making the dressing. Place birds eye chili, garlic, cilantro stems, and a small pinch of salt into a mortar and pestle. Grind until a smooth paste forms.

Add the remaining dressing ingredients and adjust sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce to taste. Set the dressing aside.

Beef

Preheat a skillet or pan over high heat until hot.

Drizzle the beef with 1/2 tablespoon of oil on both sides, then sprinkle it with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beef to your desired level of doneness .

For steak approximately 2cm thick, cook for 2 minutes on each side for medium rare (until the internal temperature is 52°C) or 2 1/2 minutes on each side for medium (internal temperature 57°C).

Remove the beef from the skillet and place it on a plate. Loosely tent it with foil and set it aside for 10 minutes to allow it to rest.

Salad

In a bowl, place the lettuce and drizzle it with 1 tablespoon of the prepared dressing. Toss the lettuce to coat it with the dressing.

Slice the rested beef thinly against the grain and place it in a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients. Dress the salad with most of the remaining dressing and toss it gently.

Prepare the other vegetables. Finely slice the onion and cucumbers and cut the tomatoes in halves.

Pile the dressed lettuce onto plate(s) or meal prep containers, then layer the beef and other salad ingredients on top.

Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves if desired. Finally, drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.

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Embark on a Flavorful Journey with Thai Beef Salad – A Symphony of Zesty, Fresh, and Spicy Delights!

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