Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- 1 lb. sirloin
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh mint
- 1 large jalapeño
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 head Boston lettuce or 1 romaine heart
- 8 to 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 6 green onions
Step1
Slice the steak into strips about 2 inches by x ¼ inch. Heat the olive oil in a wok or large frying pan, and quickly stir-fry the steak strips.
Step2
Remove the steak from the heat, and set aside to cool. Mince the jalapeño, then stir it into the steak along with the chopped cilantro.
Step3
Mince the garlic, then mix it with the lime juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Toss the dressing with the meat.
Step4
Wash, separate and pat dry the lettuce leaves, keeping them whole if possible. Arrange the lettuce leaves on 2 plates.
Step5
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and arrange them on top of the lettuce leaves. Peel the cucumber, then cut it in half lengthwise. Slice each piece into half-circles, then arrange the circles on top of the lettuce leaves.
Step6
Place the beef strips and dressing on top of the vegetables. Serve and enjoy.