Grilled Beef with Sesame Dressing

• FAST
• HEALTHY

Ingredients

1. 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or Asian chile paste
2. 2 small garlic cloves
3. 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
4. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
6. 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
7. 1/4 cup vegetable oil
8. 4 large scallions, white and light green parts
9. Four 4-ounce beef tenderloin steaks
10. Salt and freshly ground pepper
11. 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame (7 ounces), thawed
12. 6 medium radishes, thinly sliced
13. 1 bunch of watercress, thick stems discarded
14. Sesame seeds, for garnish

1. Light a grill. In a blender, combine the sambal oelek, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil and process until smooth. Blend in the vegetable oil until incorporated.
2. Brush the scallions and steaks with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes for the scallions and 8 minutes for medium-rare steaks. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Cut the scallions into 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a bowl. Add the edamame, radishes, watercress and about 5 tablespoons of the dressing and toss. Mound the salad on plates and place the sliced steak alongside. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the steak, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.