Asian Sirloin of Beef

Asian Sirloin of Beef over Spinach

We made a staple dish in our household again recently, so it's worth noting here. I am a big fan of Jamie Oliver, as I find his recipes to be straightforward, delicious, and very hard to mess up. Between us and our neighbor buddies, we have made many things out of a variety of his cookbooks, and they are almost always infallibly terrific.

The specific recipe in question is "Sirloin of Beef with Bok Choy, Soy Sauce and Ginger" from page 51 of Happy Days with the Naked Chef. In summary, it's an asian sauced steak over a bed of bok choy. We serve it with plain white rice (although around here we serve practically anything and everything with white rice). It's a family favorite that everyone loves and is very simple and quick to make, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. We make the recipe pretty much by the book, generally using a grilled london broil but sometimes real steaks, and generally substituting garlic wilted spinach when good bok choy is not available. Quick, easy, and delicious. Over the last couple of years, it's probably been one of our most frequently made recipes.

Work - Very low. Mincing a chili pepper and grating some fresh ginger. That's about it.
Time - Under a half hour, with no prep-ahead needed. You need to grill/broil the beef and do a tiny bit of chopping and mixing for the sauce. The sauce can be made while the beef grills. The veggie can be wilted while the meat rests.
Cleanup - Very little, because you aren't using many items. If you can grill the meat outside (as is preferable), even better.
Rating - 8 out of 10 for taste and simplicity. A true go-to recipe.