This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Seared Asian Beef is a fresh and crunchy recipe, which includes rump steak and rice noodles. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Seared Asian Beef Ingredients
Salad
- 50g cashew nuts
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 200g fine rice noodles
- 1 romaine lettuce
- 1 large carrot
- 1 bunch of radishes
- ½ a cucumber
- 1 big bunch of fresh coriander
- 3 spring onions
- 1 punnet of cress
- 1 pack of alfalfa sprouts
Steak
- 1 × 450g rump steak, fat removed
- 2 tsp Chinese five-spice
- Olive oil
Dressing
- 1 × 105g pack of pickled ginger
- 2 limes
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ a fresh red chilli
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Seared Asian Beef
- Toast The Nuts And Seeds: Toast cashews, sunflower, and sesame seeds in a hot dry pan until golden. Set aside.
- Cook The Noodles: Place noodles in a bowl with salt, cover with boiling water. Let sit until tender, then drain and rinse.
- Cook The Steak: Rub steak with salt, pepper, and five-spice. Sear in olive oil on high heat, turning every minute.
- Make The Dressing: Mix pickled ginger and its juice, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and finely sliced chilli.
- Prepare The Salad Base: Tear lettuce, grate carrot, halve radishes, chop cucumber, coriander tops, and spring onions.
- Assemble The Salad: Spread all veggies on a board, snip over cress and scatter alfalfa sprouts. Add drained noodles.
- Slice And Serve Steak: Rest steak briefly, slice, and place on top of salad. Pour over juices, sprinkle with toasted nuts and seeds. Serve dressing and lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips
- Can I use a different cut of beef? Yes, flank or sirloin steak also work well.
- What’s a good noodle substitute? Glass noodles or vermicelli are quick-cooking alternatives.
- How spicy is the dressing? Medium heat—adjust the chilli to suit your taste.
- Is pickled ginger necessary? It adds brightness, but you can substitute with fresh ginger and a splash of rice vinegar.
- How to slice beef thinly: Let it rest, then slice against the grain with a sharp knife.
What To Serve With Seared Asian Beef
This salad bowl is refreshing and light—serve with:
- Chilled green tea
- Steamed edamame
- Crispy wonton chips
- Miso soup
- Pickled daikon
How To Store Seared Asian Beef
Refrigerate: Store steak and salad components separately for up to 2 days.
Do Not Freeze: This recipe contains delicate veggies and noodles best served fresh.
Seared Asian Beef Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 585 kcal per serving
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, prep all ingredients and assemble just before serving.
Is this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles to keep it gluten-free.
Can I add more vegetables?
Absolutely—try bell peppers, sugar snap peas, or shredded cabbage.
What’s the best way to store leftover dressing?
Refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 3 days.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Seared Asian Beef
Course: DinnerCuisine: Asian-InspiredDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
minutes585
kcalA fresh and zesty salad bowl with seared spiced steak, crunchy veggies, rice noodles, and a tangy ginger-lime dressing—ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
50g cashew nuts
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
200g fine rice noodles
1 romaine lettuce
1 large carrot
1 bunch radishes
½ cucumber
1 bunch fresh coriander
3 spring onions
1 punnet cress
1 pack alfalfa sprouts
450g rump steak
2 tsp Chinese five-spice
Olive oil
105g pack pickled ginger
2 limes
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ red chilli
Directions
- Toast nuts and seeds until golden, set aside.
- Soak noodles in boiling water until tender, then drain.
- Rub steak with spice and sear on high heat, turning every minute.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Prepare salad with torn lettuce, grated carrot, halved radishes, chopped cucumber, herbs, and sprouts.
- Drain noodles, mix with salad, then top with sliced steak.
- Drizzle dressing and scatter nuts and seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor
- Avoid overcooking steak—medium-rare is ideal
- Let steak rest before slicing
- Dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated