Ingredients
- Grilled Sirloin:
- Lime Dressing:
- Salad:
Instructions
Remove tough outer layers of lemongrass and trim woody tops; slice thinly.
In resealable plastic bag, stir together sliced lemongrass, tamari, oil, black pepper and garlic; add beef, pressing out air. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. Let steak stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling
Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well. Remove beef from marinade. Grill steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center reaches internal temperature of 135°F. Let stand for 10 minutes; slice thinly.
Lime Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, 2 tbsp water, sugar, fish sauce and chili pepper.
Salad: Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions.
In medium bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, shallots and mint with dressing. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Divide rice among 4 serving dishes. Top each serving with Boston lettuce leaves; spoon cucumber salad into lettuce cups. Arrange steak over top.
Tip: Substitute flank steak or skirt steak for sirloin steak if preferred.
Thai Flavors
Loaded with all kinds of Thai-inspired flavors like lemongrass, fish sauce, lime and tamari sauce, this beef and rice salad is an incredible meal idea for any night of the week! An important aspect of this dish is that it is layered with flavor. Starting with a base of Premium Black Rice topped with lettuce leaves, fresh vegetables and marinated beef, this balanced meal is a crave-worthy recipe.
Offering a hearty and savory base, we’ve chosen black rice on account of its nutty flavor and subtle chewy texture that adds a bit more benefits to this meal with great taste.
In place of Boston lettuce leaves, feel free to use romaine, butter lettuce, kale or iceberg if desired. The important factor here is that it has a bit of a crunch to work as a bowl for the fresh vegetables.
We suggest letting your freshly chopped salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, shallots and mint sit for at least 10 minutes with the lime dressing for all of the flavors to settle together.
If you enjoyed the taste of Thai cuisine in this recipe, make sure to try others like Thai Pork Larb and Rice Salad Wraps or a Thai Waterfall Beef Salad. And, don’t forget to finish off your meal with a delicious sweet Mango Sticky Rice dessert.
Beef Recipe Tips
When it comes to marinating your meat, we would suggest anywhere between at least 2 and up to 8 hours for best results.
Before grilling, make sure to bring your meat to room temperature to prevent it from drying out. Find more cooking tips for your beef with our grilling ideas.
Other Meal Inspiration
For something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, why not learn how to cook Orzo Rice? Or if you are craving some couscous calories, try out our Pearl Couscous.
