Ingredients

• 1/2 c. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. grated ginger
• 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. sirloin tips, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced
• 1 firm pear, quartered, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the sesame oil, garlic and 1 teaspoon pepper until the sugar dissolves. Add the beef and stir to coat. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a separate medium bowl, combine the vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in the cucumber and pear. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Heat the broiler with an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat. Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Place the pieces on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Cook until 125° at the center for medium-rare, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.

Drain the cucumber mixture and transfer to a large platter, arranging it on one side. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Arrange the steak opposite the salad.

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