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Thai Beef Salad Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A vibrant and refreshing Thai beef salad combining marinated steak with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs, perfect for a light, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar ((packed))
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (very finely minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 pounds skirt steak (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Salad

  • 8 cups romaine lettuce (chopped (about 2 heads))
  • 1 not specified English cucumber (sliced (not peeled))
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 red onion red onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup peanuts (chopped (optional))

Instructions 

  • Whisk together lime juice, lime zest, brown sugar, vegetable oil, fish sauce, sriracha, red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic to make marinade.
  • Marinate steak with half the marinade for 20 minutes, then sear in butter for 4 minutes per side. Rest and slice thinly.
  • Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and red onion in a large bowl. Toss with remaining dressing, add sliced steak, and top with peanuts if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the steak marinate longer and add more herbs for freshness.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Beef