Spicy Thai Beef Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   While the beef is cooling, slice the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper into thin matchsticks. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh cilantro and finely slice the red chili pepper.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and chili pepper.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and a little extra olive oil if desired.

6. 6

   Add the cooled beef strips to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and chili if desired.