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THAI BEEF SALAD



Thai Beef Salad image

Recipe video above. One little change to the usual Thai Beef Salad recipe - grinding coriander to mix into the dressing gives this an extra dimension that makes this a restaurant standard recipe.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Beef     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 to 1 tsp birds eye or Thai Chilli (, very finely sliced (Note 1))
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp cilantro/coriander stems (, finely chopped)
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp grape seed oil ((or canola or vegetable oil))
7 - 8 oz / 200 - 250 g good quality beef steak - sirloin (, at room temperature (Note 2))
1/2 tbsp oil ((vegetable, peanut or canola oil))
Salt and pepper
2 cups mixed lettuce leaves
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (, halved)
1/4 small red onion ((spanish onion), very finely sliced)
1/2 cucumber (, cut horizontally then cut into slices (about 1/3 cup))
1/4 cup cilantro/coriander leaves (, lightly packed)
1/4 cup mint leaves (, lightly packed)
1 tbsp peanuts (, roughly chopped)
Extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place the birds eye chili, garlic, cilantro stems and a small pinch of salt into a mortar and pestle. Grind until a smooth paste forms.
  • Add the remaining Dressing ingredients. Adjust sugar, lime juice and fish sauce to taste. Set aside.
  • Alternative: Finely mince garlic, coriander and chilli. Use side of knife to smear into paste on cutting board, then shake in jar with remaining ingredients.
  • Preheat a skillet over high heat until screaming hot and smoking.
  • Drizzle the beef with 1/2 tbsp of oil on both sides, then sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the beef to your liking (Note 2).
  • Cook times: for steak 2cm / 4/5" thick, 2 min on each side for medium rare (until internal temp is 52°C/125°F) OR 2 1/2 min each side for medium (internal temp 57°C/135°F).
  • Remove the beef from the skillet onto a plate. Loosely tent with foil and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
  • Place lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with 1 tbsp Dressing and toss.
  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain (Note 2) and place in a bowl with the remaining Salad ingredients. Dress with most remaining Dressing and toss gently.
  • Pile dressed lettuce onto plate(s), pile over beef and other salad ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves if using, drizzle with remaining Dressing. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 326 g, Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Protein 38.1 g, Fat 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 1553 mg, Fiber 2.4 g, Sugar 7.6 g

SPICY BEEF SALAD



Spicy Beef Salad image

This recipe was inspired by my love of spicy flavors and light, nutritious entrees. The pretty salad has an appealing variety of textures. I make it year-round because it's fast and easy to prepare after a long day at work. -Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 3/4 teaspoon dried mint
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium cucumber, chopped
6 cups torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Partially freeze beef. Slice across the grain into thin strips; set aside. For dressing, combine lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, basil and mint; set aside. , In a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the jalapeno, garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add beef; stir-fry until cooked as desired. Remove beef from pan; gently toss with red pepper and cucumber. , Place greens in a large bowl or divide among individual bowls or plates; top with beef mixture. Add dressing to pan and bring to a boil; remove from the heat and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI BEEF SALAD WITH MINT



Thai Beef Salad With Mint image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces beef tenderloin or sirloin
4 cups torn Boston or romaine lettuce, mesclun or any salad greens mixture (trimmed, washed and dried)
1 cup torn fresh mint leaves (trimmed, washed and dried)
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and diced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla, available at Asian markets) or soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Start a charcoal or wood fire or heat a gas grill or broiler. Rack should be about 4 inches from heat source. Grill or broil beef until medium rare, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Toss greens with mint, onion and cucumber. Combine all remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon water -- mixture will be thin -- and toss greens with this dressing. Remove greens to a platter, reserving dressing remaining at bottom of bowl.
  • Slice cooled beef thinly, reserving its juice. Combine juice with leftover dressing. Lay slices of beef over salad, drizzle dressing all over, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

THAI BEEF SALAD



Thai Beef Salad image

A colorful, tangy salad that brings out the best in Thai cuisine and spices.

Provided by Mick

Categories     Salad     Beef and Pork Salad Recipes     Beef Salad Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 green onions, chopped
1 lemon grass, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup lime juice
⅓ cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ pounds (1 inch thick) steak fillet
1 head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
½ English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the green onions, lemon grass, cilantro, mint leaves, lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce and sugar until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Adjust the flavor, if desired, by adding more sugar and/or fish sauce. Set aside.
  • Cook the steak over high heat on a preheated grill for approximately 4-6 minutes on each side, until it is cooked medium. Do not overcook the meat! Remove from heat and slice into thin strips. Add the meat and its juices to the sauce and refrigerate, tightly covered, for at least 3 hours.
  • Tear the lettuce into bite size pieces and place in a salad bowl. Arrange the cucumber on top of the lettuce, and then pour the meat and sauce over. Top with the cherry tomatoes and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1050.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

SPICY THAI BEEF SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS-MINT VINAIGRETTE AND NUTS



Spicy Thai Beef Salad with Lemongrass-Mint Vinaigrette and Nuts image

Ginger is the piquant note in the marinade, the vinaigrette, and the vegetables for this entree salad. The green and stir-fry are topped with marinated seared steak slices. Recipe by Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Roy's Restaurant, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 31

1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 (4 ounce) New York strip steaks
3 tablespoons sesame oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced lemongrass
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced kaffir lime leaf
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh bean sprout
1/4 cup shredded radicchio
1/2 maui onions or 1/2 other sweet onion, cut into ½ inch thick rings
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
20 fresh mint leaves
20 fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup watercress leaf, chopped
1/2 cup shiitake mushroom, stemmed and sliced
2 ounces chinese bean thread noodles
4 ounces mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, toasted and crushed

Steps:

  • ---To make the marinade---.
  • In a shallow dish, combine all the marinade ingredients.
  • Add the steak strips and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • In a large sauté pan or skillet over high heat, heat the sesame oil and sauté the steak for 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer the steak to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • ---To make the vinaigrette---.
  • In the same pan over high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the lemongrass, shallot, ginger, garlic, and lime leaves for about 10 seconds, or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • ---To make the stir-fry---.
  • In a large sauté pan or skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté all of the ingredients except the noodles for 1 minute, tossing frequently.
  • Add the noodles and cook 1 minute.
  • Set aside.
  • ---To serve---.
  • Slice the steak into 1-inch to 2-inch strips.
  • Divide the salad greens among 4 salad plates.
  • Divide the stir-fry sprout mixture over the greens, and then top with beef strips.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette around the salads and garnish with macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732, Fat 52.4, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1186.7, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.3, Protein 26.9

BEEF SALAD WITH MINT



Beef Salad with Mint image

A simple, bright, and light salad with tons of flavor. One of the best possible lunch dishes. See page 500 for information on fish sauces like nam pla.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin
4 cups torn Boston or romaine lettuce, mesclun, or any mixture of salad greens
1 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 medium cucumber, peeled if necessary, cut in half lengthwise, seeded (see page 169), and diced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill or broiler; the rack should be about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil the beef until medium-rare, 5 to 10 minutes; set it aside to cool.
  • Toss the lettuce with the mint, onion, and cucumber. Combine the remaining ingredients with 1 tablespoon water-the mixture will be thin-and toss the greens with this dressing. Transfer the greens to a platter, reserving the dressing.
  • Thinly slice the beef, reserving its juice; combine the juice with the remaining dressing. Lay the slices of beef over the salad, drizzle the dressing over all, and serve.

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