Thai Beef Salad

Ingredients for Thai Beef Salad

• 450g (455 g) strip steak (about 1 inch/2.5 cm thick

• see Tip), trimmed and at room temperature

• Vegetable oil

• Salt and pepper

• 1 large head of butter lettuce, also known as Boston or Bibb, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

• 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced

• 275ml (120 g) cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

• Handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

• Large handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

• Chilli-Lime Sauce

• Handful of roasted peanuts, whole or roughly chopped (optional)

Preheat the grill, 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 grill pan with foil for easier clean-up, if you like, then top with the grill rack. Put the meat on the grill rack, lightly coat with the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill 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 coriander.*

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 Chilli-Lime Sauce to lightly coat and gently toss together. Top with the peanuts, if you like.

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 149°C (150°C) oven, if you prefer.

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.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.