Spicy Basil Beef Salad
Spicy basil beef salad. Perfectly seared beef with basil leaves, tomatoes and a spicy Thai dressing, so healthy and yummy.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 oz (375g) top sirloin steak
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (Thai, Italian and lemon basil)
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 shallots (sliced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Season the steaks with salt and black pepper. Add the steaks to the pan and cook to your desired level of tenderness. Turning the steaks every few minutes will help them cook more evenly.
- 2
Transfer the cooked steaks to a plate and let them rest for 8-10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together.
- 3
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle 3/4 of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- 4
Divide the salad into 4 servings and top each plate with the sliced steak. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the steak.