Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Asian Greens

Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Asian Greens
Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Asian Greens
Freezing the meat for 30 minutes will make it easier to slice. Serve with a crisp, dry Riesling or beer.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Asian Salad Beef Leafy Green Stir-Fry Summer Lemongrass Bon Appétit
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano chile
  • Carbohydrate 11 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 88 mg(29%)
  • Fat 25 g(39%)
  • Fiber 2 g(8%)
  • Protein 25 g(51%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(41%)
  • Sodium 1229 mg(51%)
  • Calories 374

Preparation 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. 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. 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. 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. *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets. **Opal basil has purple leaves and a milder flavor than sweet basil. It is available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Preparation 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. 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. 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. 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. *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets. **Opal basil has purple leaves and a milder flavor than sweet basil. It is available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.