Season 1 pound of flank or sirloin beef with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes on each side until it's browned and achieves a medium-rare doneness. Once cooked, remove the beef from the heat, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 sliced chili. Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a zesty dressing that will enliven your Fresh Thai Beef Salad.

Slice 1 medium cucumber, shred 2 medium carrots, and thinly slice 1 medium red onion. Then, roughly chop ½ cup of fresh cilantro and mint.

In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, red onion, and chopped herbs. Once combined, arrange the thinly sliced beef on top.

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated. Serve the Fresh Thai Beef Salad immediately, garnishing it with a few extra herbs.