Beef Salad Recipe

Appetizers

1. 1

   Marinate beef

   Thinly slice the beef against the grain. In a bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp lime juice, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 4 cloves minced garlic with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add the beef slices and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare vegetables and basil

   Wash and chop lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice tomatoes and cucumber. Thinly slice red onion. Tear basil leaves into rough pieces.

3. 3

   Cook beef

   Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat. Remove beef from marinade and pat dry. Sear the beef for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and rest 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Make dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 Tbsp lime juice, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Finely chop an extra half chili if you want more heat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Assemble salad

   In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and torn basil. Drizzle dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat.

6. 6

   Finish and serve

   Slice rested beef thinly and arrange over the salad. Garnish with extra basil if desired and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.