Favorite Larb-Like Salad

• 8 ounces ground sirloin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, if desired)
• 2 teaspoons nam pla
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or the juice of 1 large lime)
• 2 tablespoons toasted rice powder*
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 8 large Boston lettuce leaves, washed, dried
• 2 chopped scallions (use some of the green)
• 2 tablespoons chopped salted roasted peanuts (cashews or macadamias can be substituted)

1. 1. In a small bowl toss together the beef, pepper flakes, nam pla and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until no redness appears in the meat (about 7 minutes). Stir in rice powder, shallots, cilantro and mint; keep warm
2. 2. On each serving plate arrange 4 lettuce leaves. Divide beef over the lettuce, sprinkle with scallions and peanuts. Serve immediately. rnrn*Rice powder is a cinch to make: toast 1/4 cup brown rice in a small fry pan over medium-high heat until the grains turn golden brown. Cool a few minutes; grind in a spice grinder.

ground sirloin, red pepper, lime juice, rice powder, shallot, cilantro, mint, boston lettuce leaves, scallions, peanuts

Taken from food52.com/recipes/18053-favorite-larb-like-salad (may not work)