Since beef can be pricey, here's a great way to make a little go a long way. If salad isn't your thing, the Korean-inspired beef and vegetables are also delicious served over rice.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
6 cups chopped lettuce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 green onions, thinly sliced
sesame seeds
dressing:
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
dash salt
Directions
In a shallow bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
In a small bowl, toss carrots, cucumber and vinegar.
In a large skillet, saute beef over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss lettuce and herbs; divide among 4 individual salad bowls. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sesame oil and salt; drizzle over salads. Top with carrot mixture and beef.