This recipe was sent to Farm and Dairy by The Beef Checkoff program. The Beef Checkoff says, ?This salad offers a powerhouse of protein thanks to lean beef top round steak. When shopping for lean beef, remember to look for cuts with ?loin? or ?round? on the label such as sirloin, tenderloin, top round or eye round. These generally have the least amount of fat. There are 29 cuts of beef that qualify as ?lean? according to U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines.?
Beef and cucumber might not sound like they go together, but with the right ingredients and instructions they can create a powerful and delicious meal.
Thai Beef and Cucumber Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound beef top round steak or 1 pound beef shoulder center steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick
1 English or hothouse cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Beef Marinade:
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Cucumber marinade:
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
