Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodles

Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodles

This Vietnamese lemongrass beef and noodles recipe with a lemongrass-garlic marinade, sautéed beef, vermicelli noodles, and herbs is simple and tasty.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
411 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until soft, about 12 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water, stirring to separate. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine lemongrass, soy-based seasoning, sherry, brown sugar, and 3 cloves minced garlic in a bowl. Add steak, toss to coat, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, combine water, white sugar, and lemon juice a medium bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Add fish sauce, Thai peppers, and 2 cloves minced garlic; taste and adjust seasonings. Set sauce aside.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade. Add steak to skillet; cook until slightly pink in centers, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Step 5
Divide noodles among four bowls; top with steak, Thai basil leaves, cilantro, and bean sprouts. Drizzle sweetened fish sauce on top to serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, or to taste
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons warm water, or more as needed
  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package rice vermicelli noodles
  • 2 tablespoons soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi®)
  • 2 fresh red Thai chile peppers, minced
  • 1 bunch Thai basil leaves, chopped, or to taste
  • 0.5 medium lemon, juiced
  • 0.25 cup fish sauce
  • 0.33333334326744 cup minced lemongrass

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