Grilled Beef with Spice Crust
A boldly spiced beef steak, seared to a crusty finish and finished with fresh cilantro. This Vietnamese-inspired dish is simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for a weekend cookout.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb beef steak (such as sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp five-spice powder until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Pat the 1.5 lb steak dry and rub the spice mixture all over both sides. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Place the steak in the hot skillet and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes, until a deep brown crust forms.
- 5
Flip the steak and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or until it reaches 130°F internal temperature.
- 6
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, tented loosely with foil.
- 7
Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and garnish with 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
- 8
Serve immediately with rice or a simple salad, if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- cast-iron skillet
- small bowl
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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