Thai Beef Salad with Mint and Lime

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef sirloin
• 6 cups Mixed greens
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1/2 medium Red onion
• 1/4 cup Mint
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 3 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C), or heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place the 1 lb beef sirloin in the skillet or on the grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C). Remove the beef from the heat and let it rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute, making the beef more tender.
2. 2While the beef is resting, prepare the salad base. In a large bowl, combine the 6 cups of mixed greens, the 1 medium cucumber (sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds), and the 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced into half-moons).
3. 3Add the fresh herbs to the salad bowl: the 1/4 cup of mint leaves and the 1/4 cup of cilantro leaves.
4. 4In a separate small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Continue whisking until the brown sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
5. 5After the beef has rested, slice it thinly against the grain into bite-sized pieces. Add the sliced beef to the large bowl with the salad ingredients.
6. 6Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and the beef. Gently toss everything together until the salad and beef are evenly coated with the dressing.
7. 7Serve the Thai Beef Salad immediately.

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