Thai Grilled Beef
A delightful Thai dish featuring tender grilled beef marinated in a flavorful sauce and served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 - Thai bird's eye chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp roasted rice powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix vegetable oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chopped chilies, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, ensuring it's well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- For the dipping sauce, combine fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chopped chilies, shallots, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the beef from the marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Grill the beef for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for preferred doneness. Avoid excessive flipping for a good sear.
- Once grilled, let the beef rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Serve the sliced beef on a platter, garnished with cilantro and roasted rice powder if desired. Offer the dipping sauce on the side for added flavor.
Notes
For a milder taste, reduce the amount of Thai bird's eye chilies in both the marinade and dipping sauce.