Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Bowls
A bowl of vibrant Vietnamese flavors that's both healthy and satisfying. The combination of aromatic lemongrass, tender beef, and fresh vegetables creates a perfectly balanced meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin beef thinly sliced
- 3 stalks lemongrass finely minced (white parts only)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 carrots julienned
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- Fresh herbs mint, cilantro, Thai basil
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the sliced beef and massage the marinade into the meat. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
- While the beef marinates, prepare your vegetables and herbs. Keep them fresh in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat until very hot. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, cook the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned.
- Assemble your bowls by starting with a base of warm jasmine rice, then arrange the cooked beef and fresh vegetables around the bowl.
- Top with fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, and serve with lime wedges on the side.