Lime and sweet chilli beef salad

Lime and sweet chilli beef salad is an explosion of vibrant flavors on your palate. A perfect blend of zesty lime, spicy chilli, and succulent beef, it promises not just health but a carnival for your taste buds. Dive in to discover how to bring this culinary masterpiece to life.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of lean beef steak (450g)
• Juice of 3 large limes (3 limes)
• 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (45ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 cloves)
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (1 pepper)
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (500ml)
• 1 cucumber, sliced (1 cucumber)
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced (1 onion)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 10 minutes
• Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

2

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Sugars: 6g
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 290mg

Instructions:

1. Begin by marinating the beef.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, sweet chilli sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Immerse the beef in the mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
4. Allow it to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes.
5. As the beef marinates, prepare your salad base.
6. In a large bowl, toss together salad greens, sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
7. Now, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
8. Once hot, place the beef steak in the pan.
9. Cook for about 3-5 minutes each side or until it’s cooked to your liking.
10. Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
11. Slice the beef thinly.
12. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salad base.
13. Lay the beef slices atop the salad.
14. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Tips:

1. Marinating beef for longer, up to 2 hours, can intensify flavors.
2. For a crispier salad texture, refrigerate veggies before assembling.
3. Avoid overcooking the beef. Use a meat thermometer if unsure.
4. The dressing can be tweaked as per preference.

Serving Suggestions:

The Lime and sweet chilli beef salad is best served fresh. Pair it with a cold glass of iced tea or lemon water. Consider serving it with a side of garlic bread or baked potato for a fuller meal.

Remember, the Lime and sweet chilli beef salad isn’t just about the delightful play of flavors, but it’s a testament to how health and taste can walk hand in hand. At AH7, we believe in nurturing the body and soul, and this recipe is a perfect example of this philosophy. Here’s to many more delicious, healthy meals!

LIME AND SWEET CHILLI BEEF SALAD

Lime and sweet chilli beef salad is an explosion of vibrant flavors on your palate. A perfect blend of zesty lime, spicy chilli, and succulent beef, it promises not just health but a carnival for your taste buds. Dive in to discover how to bring this culinary masterpiece to life.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

LIME AND SWEET CHILLI BEEF SALAD

Amount per Serving

Calories

410

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

25

g

38

%

Saturated Fat

 

6

g

38

%

Sodium

 

290

mg

13

%

Carbohydrates

 

10

g

3

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

35

g

70

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of lean beef steak 450g
• Juice of 3 large limes 3 limes
• 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 45ml
• 2 cloves garlic minced (2 cloves)
• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced (1 pepper)
• 2 cups mixed salad greens 500ml
• 1 cucumber sliced (1 cucumber)
• 1 red onion thinly sliced (1 onion)
• 2 tbsp olive oil 30ml
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

• Begin by marinating the beef.
• In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, sweet chilli sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Immerse the beef in the mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
• Allow it to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes.
• As the beef marinates, prepare your salad base.
• In a large bowl, toss together salad greens, sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
• Now, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Once hot, place the beef steak in the pan.
• Cook for about 3-5 minutes each side or until it’s cooked to your liking.
• Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice the beef thinly.
• Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salad base.
• Lay the beef slices atop the salad.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Notes

TIPS:

1. Marinating beef for longer, up to 2 hours, can intensify flavors.
2. For a crispier salad texture, refrigerate veggies before assembling.
3. Avoid overcooking the beef. Use a meat thermometer if unsure.
4. The dressing can be tweaked as per preference.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

The Lime and sweet chilli beef salad is best served fresh. Pair it with a cold glass of iced tea or lemon water. Consider serving it with a side of garlic bread or baked potato for a fuller meal.