This Thai Beef Salad is fresh, light, and packed with flavor! Tender steak is paired with crisp veggies and tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy dressing. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients Needed:
Dressing:
- 1/2 tsp bird eye or Thai Chilli
- 1/4 tsp finely minced garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander stems
- 2 1/4 tsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 small pinch cooking / kosher salt
Salad:
- 7 – 8 oz / 200 – 250 g good quality beef steak – sirloin
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 2 heaped cups mixed lettuce leaves
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 small red onion
- 1/2 cucumber (optional deseed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro/coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
- Extra cilantro/coriander and mint leaves
How To Make Thai Beef Salad Recipe?
- Make the Dressing: Crush chili, garlic, cilantro stems, and salt in a mortar and pestle until smooth. Stir in sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and oil. Adjust taste if needed.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a pan over high heat until very hot. Rub both sides of the steak with 1/2 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear for 2 minutes per side for medium-rare or 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss lettuce with 1 tbsp dressing in a bowl. Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Add it to a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with most of the dressing and gently toss.
- Serve the Salad: Arrange lettuce on plates, then top with beef and salad ingredients. Sprinkle with peanuts and extra herbs. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately!
Recipe Tips:
- Let the Steak Rest Before Slicing: After cooking, let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This keeps the meat juicy and prevents it from drying out.
- Slice the Beef Thinly Against the Grain: Cutting against the grain (opposite the natural lines in the meat) makes the steak more tender and easier to chew. Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- Balance the Dressing Flavors: Taste the dressing before using it! If it’s too sour, add a little sugar. If it’s too salty, add more lime juice. Adjust until it’s perfectly balanced.
- Use a Hot Pan for the Best Steak: The pan should be very hot before adding the steak. A hot pan gives the beef a delicious seared crust while keeping the inside tender.
- Don’t Overdress the Salad: Add just enough dressing to coat the salad lightly. Too much dressing will make the greens soggy. Serve extra dressing on the side for more flavor.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Thai Beef Salad cool to room temperature. Store the beef and salad separately in airtight containers. The beef stays fresh for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: If you want to freeze the steak, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 850mg
- Potassium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 30g
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Gordon Ramsay Thai Beef Salad Recipe
Description
This Thai Beef Salad is fresh, light, and packed with flavor! Tender steak is paired with crisp veggies and tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy dressing. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Dressing:
Salad:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Crush chili, garlic, cilantro stems, and salt in a mortar and pestle until smooth. Stir in sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and oil. Adjust taste if needed.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a pan over high heat until very hot. Rub both sides of the steak with 1/2 tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper. Sear for 2 minutes per side for medium-rare or 2 1/2 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss lettuce with 1 tbsp dressing in a bowl. Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Add it to a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with most of the dressing and gently toss.
- Serve the Salad: Arrange lettuce on plates, then top with beef and salad ingredients. Sprinkle with peanuts and extra herbs. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Let the Steak Rest Before Slicing: After cooking, let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This keeps the meat juicy and prevents it from drying out.
- Slice the Beef Thinly Against the Grain: Cutting against the grain (opposite the natural lines in the meat) makes the steak more tender and easier to chew. Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- Balance the Dressing Flavors: Taste the dressing before using it! If it’s too sour, add a little sugar. If it’s too salty, add more lime juice. Adjust until it’s perfectly balanced.
- Use a Hot Pan for the Best Steak: The pan should be very hot before adding the steak. A hot pan gives the beef a delicious seared crust while keeping the inside tender.
- Don’t Overdress the Salad: Add just enough dressing to coat the salad lightly. Too much dressing will make the greens soggy. Serve extra dressing on the side for more flavor.
Gordon Ramsay Thai Beef Salad Recipe