Shredded Beef Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Shredded Beef Salad
45 min.
6
412kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a vibrant and satisfying Shredded Beef Salad? This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfectly cooked flank steak, simmered to tender perfection, serves as the hearty foundation of this salad, while a refreshing blend of fresh vegetables, herbs, and zesty dressing brings it all together.

Each bite of this salad offers a delightful mix of textures, from the crunchy radishes and romaine lettuce to the creamy avocado slices that add a wonderful richness. The tangy lime juice and vinegar-based vinaigrette enhance the flavors, making each component shine. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or as a main course, this salad promises to be a hit at any gathering, ensuring there's plenty to satisfy everyone at the table.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and enough servings to feed six people, this Shredded Beef Salad is ideal for weekday lunches or weekend celebrations. Its nutritional profile, featuring a balanced mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, makes it a fantastic option for those looking to indulge in a wholesome yet delicious meal. Grab your apron and get ready to impress your family and friends with this exquisite salad that’s sure to keep everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  •  avocado pitted peeled halved sliced
  •  bay leaves 
  •  peppercorns whole black
  • servings tortilla chips 
  • pound flank steak 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon oregano dried
  •  radishes thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion red thinly sliced
  •  baby greens cored quartered
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt fine
  • large tomatoes cut into wedges
  • tablespoons vinegar white
  •  onion white quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Place steak in large pot.
  2. Add enough water to cover steak by 2 inches (about 10 cups).
  3. Add onion, salt, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to boil over high heat, skimming any foam from top of cooking liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Add oregano. Simmer un-covered until steak is tender, adding more water to cover steak if necessary, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until meat and liquid are cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
  5. Remove steak from liquid, reserving liquid. Trim excess fat.
  6. Cut steak crosswise into 3 pieces, then shred coarsely.
  7. Transfer beef to large bowl.
  8. Add enough cooking liquid to bowl to cover beef completely.
  9. Whisk vinegar, lime juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. (Shredded beef and vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring vinaigrette to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
  10. Combine tomatoes, red onion, and 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  11. Drain all cooking liquid from shredded beef.
  12. Add lettuce, radishes, and cilantro to bowl with beef.
  13. Mix in enough of remaining vinaigrette to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  14. Divide salad among plates; surround with tomato mixture.
  15. Garnish with avocado slices.
  16. Serve with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein19.82%
Fat49.37%
Carbs30.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.5
Glycemic Load
1.92
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.915217233741%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Pelargonidin
2.53mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.43mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1.59mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
7.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.13kcal
20.61%
Fat:23.35g
35.92%
Saturated Fat:4.34g
27.14%
Carbohydrates:32.78g
10.93%
Net Carbohydrates:24.2g
8.8%
Sugar:4.23g
4.71%
Cholesterol:45.36mg
15.12%
Sodium:727.64mg
31.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.08g
42.17%
Vitamin A:3913.14IU
78.26%
Vitamin K:72.59µg
69.13%
Vitamin B6:0.82mg
41.03%
Selenium:24.37µg
34.82%
Folate:137.33µg
34.33%
Fiber:8.58g
34.32%
Vitamin B3:6.69mg
33.44%
Phosphorus:290.45mg
29.05%
Potassium:949.17mg
27.12%
Zinc:4.01mg
26.73%
Vitamin C:20.95mg
25.4%
Vitamin E:3.66mg
24.42%
Magnesium:78.44mg
19.61%
Vitamin B5:1.91mg
19.14%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.56%
Iron:2.95mg
16.41%
Copper:0.29mg
14.58%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.55%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.86%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.47%
Calcium:98.16mg
9.82%
Source:Epicurious