Thai Beef Salad

PEANUT DRESSING INGREDIENTS

¼ Cup Organic Creamy Peanut Butter

2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Lime Juice

2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

1 Tablespoon Gluten Free Tamari

1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1 Inch Square Fresh Ginger Peeled and Chopped

1 Teaspoon Himalayan Salt

¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

½ Cup Loosely Packed Cilantro

STEAK INGREDIENTS

2LBS Grass-fed Flap or Skirt Steak

¼ Cup Avocado Oil

¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar

½ Cup Gluten Free Tamari

1 Tablespoon Garlic

SALAD INGREDIENTS

2 Romaine Hearts Chopped

1 Red Pepper Sliced

1 Cup Cilantro Chopped

½ English Cucumber Sliced

1 Large Carrot Chopped

Peanuts to Garnish

ASSEMBLY

1. In a small mixing bowl make steak marinade by combining avocado oil, vinegar, tamari, and garlic.  Marinate steak. 
2. In a food processor make peanut dressing by combining peanut butter, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, avocado oil, tamari, garlic, ginger, salt, crushed red pepper, and cilantro.  Process until smooth. 
3. Preheat grill on high heat,  roughly 550° Fahrenheit.
4. Place the steaks on the grill for 4 minutes, flipping only once, then grill for an additional 3 minutes on the other side for a medium rare steak.  Adjust cooking time based on personal preference.
5. Set aside for 10 minutes to let the steaks collect their juices. Do not cover.
6. Slice thin against the grain. 
7. In a large salad bowl add romaine, red pepper, cilantro, cucumber, and carrot.  Coat salad with peanut dressing.  Plate salad and top with beef and peanuts.  Serve. 

Serves 4

HEALTH BENEFITS

Grass-fed Beef: Does it really need to be grass-fed? YES. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed beef. The optimal ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids should be 2:1.   The Western Diet has excessive amounts of omega 6 fatty acids (resulting in a much higher 6 / 3 ratio) which can promote the onset of certain diseases like cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases. Increased levels of Omega 3 fatty acids can show suppressive effects. The goal is to increase your omega 3’s by getting as close to the optimal 2:1 ratio. Your brain will thank you. PLUS, it contains more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a type of fat that’s thought to reduce heart disease and cancer risk.

Garlic:  Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants.  Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s antiviral and antifungal. 

Lime Juice:  Vitamin C in lime when paired with foods rich in iron (ie: Grass-fed beef) helps maximize the body’s ability to absorb iron.  Those suffering from iron-deficiency symptoms like dizziness, brittle nails, hair loss, and fatigue should add lime to their diet. 

Romaine:  Contains a massive amount of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, phosphorus, magnesium and even potassium!

Cilantro:  Helps support healthy liver function and balance blood sugar.

Himalayan Salt:  One of the cleanest salts you can find. As opposed to conventional table salt that is heavily processed which removes its beneficial minerals.

Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s a good choice for high temperature cooking.