Recipe: Thai Beef Salad - Fresh, Crunchy

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in sodium and easier to find.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in calories.

Mix chilli, garlic, coriander, mint, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil and salt until sugar dissolves.

Heat a skillet over high until smoking. Oil steak; season with salt and pepper.

Sear 2 minutes per side for medium-rare (125°F/52°C) or to preference.

Rest 5 minutes.

Toss lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, coriander and mint with half the dressing.

Slice steak thinly against the grain.

Plate salad; top with steak. Spoon over remaining dressing. Sprinkle peanuts and extra herbs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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