Spicy cabbage salad with chili-rubbed flank steak

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFlank steak
1Red bell pepper; seeded and sliced
1Jalapeno; minced fine
½Head cabbage; Napa, sliced
½cupFresh basil; chopped
½cupFresh mint; chopped
½cupFresh cilantro; chopped
¼cupCracked black pepper
3tablespoonsKosher salt
3Garlic cloves; minced
1smallGinger root; minced
½cupFresh lime juice
3tablespoonsFish sauce
3tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsPeanuts; dry-roasted,
; chopped

Directions

DRESSING

Prepare the grill for the direct heat method. Mix the jalapeno, salt and pepper and coat the steak with the mixture. Place the steak on the hot grid using a medium hot fire. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side for medium done.

Assemble the cabbage, bell pepper, basil, mint and cilantro in a large bowl and reserve. In a mixing bowl whisk the garlic, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and peanuts until blended. Remove the steak from the grill, let cool for ten minutes prior to slicing against the grain. Top the salad with the sliced steak and pour the dressing over the salad.

Recipe by: Steve Dolinsky of CLTV News Good Eating Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.