Grilled Beef with Cucumber and Ginger-Lime Sauce
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite summer dinners because it comes together in under 35 minutes and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. Juicy grilled ribeye steaks are topped with a bright ginger lime sauce that's tangy, savory, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds. Fresh ginger is incredible for digestion and reducing inflammation, so you're getting something delicious and genuinely good for you. The best part? Most of these ingredients are pantry staples, and the whole meal is so simple that even a weeknight dinner can feel special. Your guests will be asking for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 4beef ribeye steaks(8 oz each)
- 2english cucumber(thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 1 mediumred onion(thinly sliced)
- 237 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1½ teaspoonssea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil(for grilling)
- ½ teaspoonred chili flakes(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Remove beef steaks from refrigeration 15 minutes before grilling. Pat dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Letting beef reach room temperature ensures even cooking throughout.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Set the ginger-lime sauce aside.
Tip: Prepare this sauce while the beef is coming to temperature for better flavor development.
- 3
Heat your grill to high heat (about 450°F) and lightly brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Tip: Clean grates prevent the meat from sticking and create better grill marks.
- 4
Place steaks on the hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving them, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Adjust time based on thickness and desired doneness.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip multiple times; a single flip creates the best crust.
- 5
Transfer cooked steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Tip: Resting prevents the meat from becoming dry when sliced.
- 6
While beef rests, prepare the cucumber salad by combining sliced cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the ginger-lime sauce and gently toss to combine.
Tip: Don't dress the salad too early or the cucumber will become watery.
- 7
Slice each steak into strips against the grain and arrange on serving plates alongside the cucumber salad.
Tip: Slicing against the grain shortens the muscle fibers and makes the beef more tender.
- 8
Drizzle the remaining ginger-lime sauce over the beef and cucumber. Garnish with additional cilantro and a sprinkle of red chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Tip: Reserve some fresh cilantro for garnish to add vibrant color and fresh flavor to each plate.
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