Thai Lime Beef Salad Recipes

THAI BEEF SALAD

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!

THAI BEEF SALAD

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.

AUTHENTIC THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing 1. Place garlic, coriander roots, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, pepper and salt into a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved - note: if preparing the dressing ahead of time hold back on squeezing and adding the lime juice till just before serving - see note 2. below 2. Add the chilli and eschallots and mix well Salad 1. Cook beef until medium-rare, slice thinly and pour over half the dressing while the beef is still hot, toss and set aside to rest while you prepare the salad - see note 3. below 2. In a bowl toss together the cucumber, sprouts, tomatoes, onions, mint and coriander 3. Place salad ingredients on a plate, top with beef slices 4. Pour remaining dressing over salad 5. Sprinkle over fried shallots Serve and enjoy!

THAI LIME BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare outdoor grill. Season steak with salt and pepper, place on grill, and cook for about 5 minutes, turn and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until meat is cooked rare. Remove from heat and let rest.
• In large bowl, toss together the greens, cilantro, and mint leaves.
• Cut meat across the grain and arrange slices on top of greens.
• Spoon 1/4 of the sauce over each portion, garnish with mint leave and a lime wedge and serve immediately.
• For sauce combine garlic, chiles, fish sauce, lime juice and sugar in small bowl.

THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler, with a rack positioned so that the meat will be 3 to 4 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) from the heat. Line the bottom of a broiler pan with foil for easier clean-up, if you like, then top with the broiler rack. Put the meat on the broiler rack, lightly coat with the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil the meat for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare (err on the side of caution with the time; you can always cook it more). Transfer to a cutting board, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mint, and cilantro.*
• Cut the meat against the grain into very thin slices and add to the bowl. (If the meat is still hot, wait a few minutes until it is warm or it will wilt the lettuce and herbs.) Drizzle the salad with just enough Chile-Lime Sauce to lightly coat and gently toss together. Top with the peanuts, if you like.
• Make Ahead
• Prepare to *, then cover and refrigerate the lettuce mixture and the unsliced meat separately for up to 1 day. The meat can be sliced and added to the salad cold or you can warm it in a 300°F (150°C) oven, if you prefer.
• Staggered
• If the salad will be served within 1 hour or so, cover the lettuce mixture and meat separately and leave them on the counter. People can help themselves and then toss their individual portions with the dressing.

CRISPY THAI BEEF SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger and sriracha in a small bowl.
• Put the beef in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoons of the dressing; toss until coated evenly. Spray a nonstick spray on a grill pan or nonstick skillet and set over medium-high heat. Place some of the slices of beel on the grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy along the edges, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining beef, transferring it to a large plate.
• Layer the cabbage, onion, carrots, and mint on a platter; top with the steak and sprinkle with the cilantro and peanuts. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

EASY THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Break noodles in half, and cook according to package instructions. Drain noodles, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, and curry paste. Add noodles, roast beef, carrot, and mint. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with peanuts when ready to serve.

BOB'S THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broiler setting. Broil rib eye to desired doneness. When cool enough to handle, slice into 1/4 inch by 1 inch strips.
• In a large bowl, combine the steak, cucumbers, onions, chiles, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce. Stir gently for 5 minutes, or until flavors are well blended.

THAI BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal fire. Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and chili in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the tomatoes and cucumbers. Toss. Refrigerate.
• Grill the steaks over hot coals until medium rare, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice the meat across the grain into thin slices. Add to the salad. Add mint leaves and toss well. Serve at room temperature.