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Crying Tiger Beef: Thai Grilled Flavor Explosion

Crying Tiger Beef: Juicy Thai Grilled Flavor Explosion

Crying Tiger Beef is a Thai grilled flavor explosion that showcases rich flavors and minimal prep for exciting weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Flank Steak or skirt steak for similar texture
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce can be omitted for vegetarian options
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a healthier substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh for best flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced, or use garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust for spice preference
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with olive or sesame oil
For Serving
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro omit if not preferred
  • 1 medium Cucumber for crunch
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted for flavor

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Place flank steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally up to 4 hours.
  3. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine rinsed rice with 1 ¾ cups of water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to low for about 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Remove flank steak from marinade and place in the hot grill pan. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Arrange over jasmine rice, garnishing with cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve with cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinating for at least 1 hour enhances flavor; let sit for up to 4 hours. Always preheat your grill pan for best sear. Slice against the grain to maintain tenderness and let rest to redistribute juices.

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