Vietnamese Beef and Red Cabbage Bowl

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Marinade for Beef:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2/5 (from simple to difficult)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Add the flank steak and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
3. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook until it is browned on both sides. Remove the beef from the pan and let it rest.
4. Add the red cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
5. Slice the beef thinly and add it back to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the sauce and cook until the beef is heated through.
6. Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over rice bowls. Top with the cilantro, mint, and peanuts.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Vibrant and flavorful
• A combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors
• Refreshing and healthy
• Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal

User Comments:

• "This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the beef was cooked to perfection."
• "I loved the combination of the red cabbage and the beef. It was a unique and delicious twist on a classic Vietnamese dish."
• "This bowl was so easy to make, and it was ready in no time. I will definitely be making it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce.
• To make the dish more spicy, add a dash of chili powder to the marinade or sauce.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu for the beef.