Thai Beef Salad

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Recipe Intro From eatswithjamie

This Thai Beef Salad is a bright, bold, and satisfying dish perfect for summer. Sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner, this recipe features juicy grilled hanger steak tossed with crisp vegetables and a tangy, slightly spicy dressing. Serve it family-style with your favorite chilled drink.

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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 3 servings

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ingredients

For the salad:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 pound hanger steak
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup roasted chopped peanuts

ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat. Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear for about 4 minutes per side, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  • Step 2

    Transfer steak to foil, wrap, and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain once rested.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, peanuts, and sliced steak.

  • Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together water, fish sauce, sugar, chili garlic paste, and lime juice until combined.

  • Step 5

    Pour dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with extra peanuts if desired. Serve immediately.