Spicy Grilled Beef Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Grilled Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 1-pound boneless beef sirloin steak, approximately 3/4 inch thick; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon Roasted Rice Powder (optional; see Notes); 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots, separated into rings; 4 scallions, trimmed, sliced lengthwise in half, and cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 2 bird or serrano chiles, minced; 1/2 cup mint leaves; 1 small cabbage, cored, cut into wedges, and separated into leaves; 8 to 10 leaves tender leaf or Bibb lettuce; 4 to 6 leaves napa cabbage, cut crosswise into 1- to 2-inch slices; 5 or 6 yard-long beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths, and (optional) blanched in boiling water for 1 minute; 1 European cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 or 3 scallions, trimmed and sliced lengthwise in half

Servings: persons

One 1-pound boneless beef sirloin steak, approximately 3/4 inch thick
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Roasted Rice Powder (optional; see Notes)
1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots, separated into rings
4 scallions, trimmed, sliced lengthwise in half, and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
2 bird or serrano chiles, minced
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 small cabbage, cored, cut into wedges, and separated into leaves
8 to 10 leaves tender leaf or Bibb lettuce
4 to 6 leaves napa cabbage, cut crosswise into 1- to 2-inch slices
5 or 6 yard-long beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths, and (optional) blanched in boiling water for 1 minute
1 European cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 or 3 scallions, trimmed and sliced lengthwise in half

1
Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.
2
Rub the meat with the black pepper.
3
If grilling, place the meat 3 to 4 inches above the coals or flame; if broiling, place in the broiler pan about 3 inches below the element.
4
Grill or broil until rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5
Very thinly slice the meat across the grain.
6
In a medium saucepan, mix the broth, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar together and bring to a boil over high heat.
7
Toss in the rice powder and meat and quickly stir to coat the meat.
8
Immediately remove from the heat and transfer the meat and dressing to a large bowl (you must be quick so as not to overcook the beef).
9
Add the shallots, scallions, chiles, and mint and toss gently.
10
Let stand while you arrange your choice of accompaniments on a platter.
11
Mound the salad on a plate and pour the extra dressing over.
12
Serve with the platter of accompaniments and plenty of jasmine or sticky rice.

255

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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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 1-pound boneless beef sirloin steak, approximately 3/4 inch thick, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Grilled 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.

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Spicy Grilled Beef Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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