Mince and mash garlic with salt to form a paste.

In a bowl, combine lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic paste, chilies, and mint.

Let the dressing stand for 30 minutes.

Season steak with pepper and brush with vegetable oil.

Grill the steak over medium-high heat, turning once, until medium-rare (16-18 minutes).

Alternatively, cook the steak in a grill pan.

Let the steak rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

While steak cooks, heat oil in a skillet.

Fry shallots until golden, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Drain shallots on paper towels.

Slice the steak across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Divide steak among plates.

Surround the steak with green beans.

Top green beans with bean sprouts.

Sprinkle shallots over bean sprouts.

Spoon dressing over each serving and serve remaining dressing separately.