Goi Bo (Spicy Beef Salad) Recipe

Name: Goi Bo (Spicy Beef Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons white or balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon mirin; 2 tablespoons chili sauce; 8 ounces sirloin steak, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably purple, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk lemon grass (use the tender purple part) or 1 tablespoon lemon thyme leaves; ⅛ cup onion, thinly sliced; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1/4 cup bean sprouts; Unsalted roasted peanuts to garnish (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
2 tablespoons chili sauce
8 ounces sirloin steak, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably purple, coarsely chopped
1 stalk lemon grass (use the tender purple part) or 1 tablespoon lemon thyme leaves
⅛ cup onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup bean sprouts
Unsalted roasted peanuts to garnish (about 1/2 cup)

1
Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, mirin and chili sauce.
2
Set the mixture aside.
3
In a saute pan or wok, sear the steak on both sides until rare or medium rare.
4
Remove from heat and slice thinly.
5
Toss with the basil leaves, lemon grass and onion.
6
Set aside.
7
In a separate bowl, toss together the cucumber, lettuce and bean sprouts.
8
Put greens evenly divided on two plates.
9
Top with sliced sirloin mixture.
10
Pour the sauce on top, and then sprinkle with the roasted peanuts.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons white or balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon mirin, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, and more.

Yes, Goi Bo (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!

Goi Bo (Spicy Beef Salad)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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