Seared Steak with Minted Watermelon

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 8 oz. Thin rice noodles $2.50
• 1 Boneless 1-inch-thick beef sirloin steak not counted
• 1/2 tsp Salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Pepper $0.03
• 1 Shallot $0.26
• 1 stalk Lemongrass $2.99
• 1 tsp. Sugar $0.01
• 1/4 c. Lime juice $0.86
• 1 tbsp. Lower-sodium fish sauce $0.09
• 1/2 Watermelon not counted
• 1/2 Seedless (English) cucumber $0.68
• 1/2 c. Packed fresh mint leaves $3.48

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages. A line marked not counted is one we couldn't measure from the amount as written — it is missing from the total, not free.

Method

1. Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
2. Prepare noodles as label directs.
3. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
4. Season steak with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Place steak on hot grill; cover.
6. Cook 12 to 13 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning once.
7. Transfer steak to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir shallot, lemongrass, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce until sugar dissolves.
9. Thinly slice steak across the grain.
10. Add to bowl, along with watermelon, cucumber, and mint.
11. Toss gently until well mixed.
12. Divide noodles among serving plates.
13. Top with steak mixture and accumulated juices.