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Thai Grilled Beef with String Beans




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 1






List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 lbs. flank steak
  
• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil,divided
  
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 1 Tbsp Asian fish sauce
  
• 1/4 tsp chili paste or 1 tsp seeded,minced serrano chile
  
• 1 tsp granular sugar substitute
  
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
  
• 1 lb. green beans,trimmed
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat grill or grill pan to high. Rub steak on both sides with 1 tsp of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until desired doneness,about 4 min. per side for med-rare. Remove from heat and set on a cutting board for 5 min.
   
2. Whisk together lime juice,fish sauce,chili paste,sugar substitute,cilantro,amd scallions in a large mixing bowl.
   
3. Heat a saucepan of salted water until boiling. Add beans and cook until crisp-tender,about 3 min. Drain.
   
4. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Toss with lime juice mixture,adding any meat juices that have accumulated on the cutting board;add beans,toss,and serve.
   
5. Makes 4 servings