Grilled Beef with Salad and Sauce
Juicy grilled beef served with a fresh lettuce and tomato salad and a zesty salsa. A simple, satisfying weeknight meal.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef steak (such as flank or sirloin)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1.5 lb steak dry and rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, until it has a nice char and feels firm but springy when pressed.
- 3
Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5-10 minutes.
- 4
While the steak rests, chop the 1 head of romaine and halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- 5
Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
- 6
Serve the sliced beef over the salad with the 1/2 cup salsa on the side or drizzled on top.
- 7
Enjoy immediately, with extra lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
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