2 lbs
boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/2 inches
thick
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons finely grated
fresh ginger
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh spinach, stems removed and leaves
torn into bit-size pieces
- 4 ounces fresh bean sprouts
- 6 center-cut thin red onion slices, separated
into rings
- 1/4 cup each catsup and rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark seasame oil
- 1 tablespoon seasame seed, toasted
- Fresh enoki mushrooms or button mushrooms
- Cherry tomatoes
- Trim excess fat from beef steak. Combine soy
sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, ginger and garlic, stirring
to dissolve sugar. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade
mixture.
- Place steak and remaining marinade in plastic
bag, turning to coat. Close bag securely and
marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours, turning
occasionally. Remove steak from marinade; pat dry
with paper towels. Discard marinade.
- Heat large heavy frying pan over medium-high heat
until hot. Add steak and sear 4 to 6 minutes,
turning once. Reduce heat to medium. Continue
cooking 10 to 12 minutes or until steak is rare
to medium-rare or to desired doneness, turning
once. Let steak stand 10 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile combine spinach, bean sprouts and onion
in large bowl. Combine catsup, vinegar, vegetable
oil, pepper sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar
and reserved 2 tablespoons marinade in small
saucepan.
- Carve steak into thin slices. Bring dressing to a
boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in seasame oil. Pour hot
dressing over spinach mixture and toss. Place
spinach mixture on platter.
- Arrange beef on top of salad; sprinkle with
seasame seeds. Garnish with mushroons and cherry
tomatoes.
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