Spicy Basil Beef Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Basil Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 12 ounces flank steaks, trimmed; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, minced; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons chili paste; 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed; 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced; 3 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (or green onion)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces flank steaks, trimmed
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, minced
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons chili paste
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
3 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (or green onion)

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large ovenproof stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat.
3
Sprinkle both sides of steak evenly with salt and pepper.
4
Add steak to pan; saute 5 minutes or until browned.
5
Turn steak over.
6
Bake at 425 degrees for 8 minutes or until a thermometer registers 135 degrees or until desired degree of doneness.
7
Remove steak from pan; let stand 10 minutes.
8
Slice across the grain.
9
Combine soy sauce and next 5 ingredients (through chile paste), stirring well.
10
Separately combine basil and remaining ingredients.
11
Drizzle dressing mixture over basil mixture; toss gently.
12
Divide salad mixture evenly among 4 plates; divide beef evenly among salads.

349

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* 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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 12 ounces flank steaks, trimmed, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Basil 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!

Spicy Basil Beef Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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