Thai Beef Salad (Print Version)
Grilled marinated steak tossed with fresh herbs, veggies, and lime dressing for a refreshing salad.
# Ingredients:
Marinated Steak
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½ cup ponzu sauce
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3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (optional)
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1 pound rib-eye, chuck, or hanger steak
Dressing
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½ cup fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
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2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Salad
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½ cup thinly sliced red onion
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2 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
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½ English cucumber, halved, seeded, scored with a fork, and sliced
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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Little gem lettuce leaves, torn, for serving
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together ponzu sauce, 2 tablespoons canola oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, grated ginger, brown sugar, pressed garlic, and crushed red chili flakes. Pour the marinade into a gallon freezer bag, add steak, seal, and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
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Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a grill pan or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off; discard marinade. Cook steak for 8–12 minutes total, turning once, until medium-rare and browned on both sides. Transfer to a bowl or platter and rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
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In a large bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, fish sauce, and sugar until the mixture is smooth and sugar is dissolved.
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Add sliced steak, thinly sliced red onion, tomato wedges, and cucumber slices to the dressing. Toss gently to combine. Top with chopped cilantro, mint, and green onions. Serve with torn little gem lettuce leaves on the side.
# Notes:
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Ponzu is a citrus-infused soy sauce commonly available in grocery stores; a substitute can be soy sauce with fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice.