Thai Beef Salad

In this sweltering heat that Australia is experiencing at the moment, we all want to put together dinners as simply as possible.  Thai Beef Salad can be assembled quickly by the kids.  If you really want to simplify things, you can purchase some Sliced Beef from the supermarket.  

Ingredients:

•  2 teaspoons oil
• 400g piece rump steak, trimmed
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, picked 
• 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, picked 
• 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves, picked
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 lebnanese cucumber, halved, sliced
• 1 lebanese cucumber, halved, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
   Dressing
• 1/3 cup sweet chilli sauce
•  Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• Garlic 1 clove, crushed 

Method:

1.         Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. 

2.         Cook beef for 3-4 mins each side until cooked to taste. Set aside and cover to keep warm.

3.         To make the dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a jug. Set aside.

4.         Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lettuce, herbs, sprouts, tomatoes, cucumber and onion.

5.         Slice beef thinly. Toss through salad with dressing just before serving.