An Authentic Thai Beef Salad by Christopher Kimball

Christopher Kimball's Thai Beef Salad is the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savory. This mouthwatering dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Not only is it delicious, but it's also simple to make and has a healthy dose of protein, vitamins, and minerals. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking!

Ingredients:

For this delicious dish, you'll need:

1 pound of sirloin steak
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 head of romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup of freshly chopped mint
1/4 cup of freshly chopped basil
1/2 cup of roasted peanuts, chopped
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Now that you have all the ingredients, let's get started:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, light brown sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin steak and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the steak is browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Transfer the steak to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak into thin strips.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, mint, basil, peanuts, and bell pepper. Add the steak strips and pour the fish sauce mixture over the top. Gently toss to combine.
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition:

Each serving of Christopher Kimball's Thai Beef Salad is packed with flavor and nutrition. It's low in fat and calories, but high in protein and vitamins. A single serving contains:

Calories: 382
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 34g
Vitamin A: 68%
Vitamin C: 63%
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 17%

This Thai Beef Salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vitamins while still enjoying a flavorful and satisfying meal. So, what are you waiting for? Grab the ingredients and get cooking!