Grilled Thai Beef Salad with Crispy Shallots

Grilled Thai Beef Salad with Crispy Shallots is a delicious and flavorful salad that combines tender grilled beef with a zesty Thai-inspired dressing. Topped with fresh herbs, crunchy peanuts, and crispy shallots, its a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank steak
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

Season the flank steak with salt and pepper

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade

Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour half of the marinade over it

Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the steak for about 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust cooking time to your desired doneness

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain

While the steak is resting, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium-high heat

Add the sliced shallots and fry until crispy and golden brown

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh mint leaves, and fresh basil leaves

Add the sliced grilled beef on top of the salad

Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salad and beef

Top the salad with chopped peanuts and crispy fried shallots

Serve immediately and enjoy