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Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Asian Greens

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Freezing the meat for 30 minutes will make it easier to slice. Serve with a crisp, dry Riesling or beer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, fat trimmed, cut lengthwise in half
3 tablespoons minced lemongrass
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)*
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large shallot, minced
1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano chile
1 bunch mustard greens, torn into 1-inch pieces
1 head of bok choy, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups thinly sliced red onions
1 cup (packed) opal basil** or regular basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Freeze beef 30 minutes. Using large knife, thinly slice beef crosswise. Mix meat, lemongrass, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, soy sauce, 3/4 teaspoon sugar, and garlic in large bowl. Sprinkle generously with black pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or chill up to 3 hours.

    Step 2

    Whisk 3 tablespoons oil, lime juice, shallot, chili, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 3/4 teaspoon sugar in bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Place mustard greens, bok choy, onions, and basil in large bowl. Add 3/4 of dressing; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Working in 2 batches, stir-fry meat until cooked to desired doneness, about 35 seconds for rare. Add to greens. Add remaining dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

  2. Step 5

    *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

    Step 6

    **Opal basil has purple leaves and a milder flavor than sweet basil. It is available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

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