Spicy Teriyaki Beef Salad

Ingredients:
1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
4 ½ tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, divided
1 tsp. cayenne pepper, divided
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 large Portobello mushroom, sliced
2 cups hearts of romaine salad mix

Directions:
*In a large resealable plastic bag, combine teriyaki sauce, garlic, sesame oil, ½ tsp. pepper flakes and ½ tsp. cayenne; add the steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
*Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the avocado, cucumber, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and remaining pepper flakes and cayenne; set aside.
*Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, sauté steak and mushroom until meat reaches desired doneness and mushroom is tender. Divide salad mix among four plates; top with avocado mixture and meat mixture.

Serves: 4
Source: Simple and Delicious Magazine
Submitted by: Carma Chisam