Ingredients

3 tablespoons fish sauce

1/3 cup lime juice (from 5 limes)

1 tablespoon sugar

1 bunch large asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal

1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons thinly sliced red or green chile, seeded if desired

Salt and pepper

1 pound minute steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grilling

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.

In a large bowl combine asparagus, carrot, bell pepper, and chile. Season with salt and pepper.

Brush steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Grill steaks about 3 minutes per side (for medium). Add 3 tablespoons sauce to asparagus salad and toss. Top steak with salad and serve with remaining sauce.