Big Daddy Spicy Beef Salad Recipe

Name: Big Daddy Spicy Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chipotle chilies, stemmed; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons divided; 2 limes, juiced; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) flank steak; 2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 2 red bell peppers, roasted, seeded and cut into strips; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts; 2 oranges, juiced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; Pinch sugar; 6 to 8 cups mesclun greens, washed and dried

Servings: persons

4 chipotle chilies, stemmed
1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons divided
2 limes, juiced
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) flank steak
2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 red bell peppers, roasted, seeded and cut into strips
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
2 oranges, juiced
1/4 cup soy sauce
Pinch sugar
6 to 8 cups mesclun greens, washed and dried

1
Add the chipotles, 1/2 cup olive oil and the lime juice to a food processor or blender and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
2
Pulse until it becomes a thick puree.
3
Coat the flank steak with the chipotle mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat a grill to high heat.
5
Add the jalapenos, cilantro, red peppers, red onion, peanuts, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large bowl.
6
Toss the ingredients well to combine.
7
Season the mixture with salt and pepper, to taste, and set the bowl aside.
8
When the flank steak has finished marinating, put it on the preheated grill and grill each side for 6 to 7 minutes.
9
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for about 8 to 10 minutes.
10
Slice the steak thinly against the grain, and begin assembling your salad immediately.
11
Put the meslun greens on each serving plate and spoon some of the jalapeno mixture over the greens.
12
Top with the sliced flank steak, serve and enjoy.

455

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chipotle chilies, stemmed, 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons divided, 2 limes, juiced, Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and more.

Yes, Big Daddy Spicy Beef Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big Daddy Spicy Beef Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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