Description
Looking for the best crying tiger beef? This Thai-inspired grilled steak is easy, bold, and packed with spicy, tangy flavor! A quick and healthy dinner idea that’s perfect for grilling season or anytime you want something exciting and simple.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (for dipping sauce)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for dipping)
- 1 tbsp toasted rice powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, pepper, and oil.
- Marinate steak in sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Mix dipping sauce: fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, sugar, rice powder, cilantro, and shallots.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Let steak rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Serve with spicy dipping sauce and optional rice or veggies.
Notes
- Use skirt steak as a substitute for flank steak.
- Make toasted rice powder by dry-toasting and grinding sticky rice.
- Adjust chili to make it more or less spicy.
- Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai