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Japanese Beef Steak Salad with Sesame Dressing

Source: Beef, it's what for dinner

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds)
3 cups each sliced Napa cabbage and romaine lettuce
1/2 cup each thinly sliced carrot, cucumber and radishes
1 cup hot cooked rice
24 pea pods, blanched

Marinade & Dressing:

3 tablespoons each dry sherry, reduced-sodium soy sauce and rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon each sugar and dark sesame oil

Instructions:

Combine sherry, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce and ginger in small bowl. Place beef steak and 1/3 cup marinade in food-safe plastic bag, turn to coat.

Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning once. For dressing, add 1/4 cup water, green onion, sugar and sesame oil to remaining marinade, mix well.

Remove steak, discard marinade. Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

Let stand 5 minutes. Carve steak.

Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrot and radishes; divide among 4 plates. Arrange cucumber, rice, pea pods and beef on salads. Serve with dressing.

Makes 4 servings.