hand-shredded beef with cold salad

Shredded Beef Salad: A Step-by-Step Guide

Shredded beef salad, a refreshing and flavorful dish, is perfect for warm days. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 500g beef chuck (tenderloin works too), 1 cucumber (julienned), 1 carrot (shredded), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 red chili (sliced), cilantro, spring onions, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Steps:

1. Cook the Beef: Boil beef in water with ginger and scallions for 1.5 hours until tender. Cool, then shred into thin strips.

2. Prepare Vegetables: Toss cucumber, carrot, garlic, chili, cilantro, and spring onions in a bowl.

3. Make the Dressing: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Combine: Gently toss shredded beef with vegetables. Pour dressing over, mix well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Serving: Serve chilled, garnished with extra cilantro and sesame seeds.

This dish balances savory, tangy, and fresh notes, making it a crowd-pleaser. Adjust spices to your taste for a perfect homemade delight!

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