Spicy Beef And Tofu Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef And Tofu Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces firm tofu, cubed; 6 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves; 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 serrano pepper, minced; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 4 ounces skirt steak, trimmed, cut into 3 equal pieces, and cut across grain into thin strips; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces firm tofu, cubed
6 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 serrano pepper, minced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
4 ounces skirt steak, trimmed, cut into 3 equal pieces, and cut across grain into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Arrange tofu on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 30 minutes, pressing down occasionally.
2
Combine lettuce and next 4 ingredients (through onion) in a large bowl. Combine juice and next 4 ingredients (through serrano) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle half of the dressing over lettuce mixture; toss to coat.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanut oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tofu and beef; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until tofu and meat are lightly browned, stirring once or twice. Remove pan from heat. Add remaining dressing to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add tofu mixture to lettuce mixture; toss to combine.

160

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces firm tofu, cubed, 6 cups torn or chopped romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef And Tofu 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.

Spicy Beef And Tofu Salad

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