Spicy Beef Salad
This Spicy Beef Salad is a vibrant fusion of tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, offering a deliciously satisfying meal. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s perfect for a quick and wholesome lunch.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin - 300 grams, thinly sliced
- Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce) - 150 grams
- Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
- Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
- Carrot - 1 medium, grated
- Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
- Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the sliced beef to the marinade, mixing well to ensure all pieces are coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, prepare the salad by placing the mixed greens, julienned cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beef is cooked through and browned.
- Remove the beef from heat and let it rest for a minute before adding it to the salad bowl.
- Toss the salad ingredients together gently, ensuring even distribution of the beef.
- Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top before serving and enjoy your spicy beef salad warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.
Tags
ChineseHigh ProteinLunch