Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Stir-fry

Tender strips of beef marinated and stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, served over rice for a vibrant and flavorful Vietnamese classic.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

40 min

Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin

2 stalks lemongrass

4 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger

3 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 medium onion

1 medium bell pepper

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1
Prepare the marinade: Finely mince 2 stalks of lemongrass (white part only), 4 cloves of garlic, and a 1-inch piece of ginger.
2
In a bowl, combine the minced lemongrass, garlic, ginger, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
3
Slice 1 lb beef sirloin thinly against the grain. Add the beef to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
15 min
4
Slice 1 medium onion and 1 medium bell pepper.
5
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the marinated beef to the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
2 min
7
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
3 min
8
Return the beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
1 min
9
Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.
10
Garnish with fresh cilantro or chopped peanuts if desired.

Perfect With

Steamed Jasmine RiceCucumber SaladFresh Spring Rolls