Waterfall Beef
Tender beef sirloin draped in a punchy Thai chile-lime sauce with crispy garlic and fresh herbs. One skillet, 18 minutes—the kind of dish that tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 whole Thai red chiles, minced (or 1 tsp chili flakes)
- 6 whole garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro and mint, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, and minced chiles together in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear the beef in a single layer without stirring for 90 seconds until edges turn golden. Flip and sear the other side 60 seconds. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 30–45 seconds until fragrant—don't let it brown.
- 5
Pour the fish sauce mixture into the pan and stir for 15 seconds to warm through. Return beef to the skillet with any juices.
- 6
Toss everything together gently, then slide onto a serving plate. Scatter cilantro and mint over the top. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- small mixing bowl
- knife for slicing beef
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