Central Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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A comforting bowl of spicy beef noodle soup with a rich broth, lemongrass, and chili, typical of Central Vietnam's bold culinary style. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beef brisket, thinly sliced, rice vermicelli noodles, lemongrass stalks, bruised and chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef brisket, thinly sliced
8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, sliced
1 tbsp dried red chilies, crushed
6 cups beef broth
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 lime wedges
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced shallots, 2 chopped bruised lemongrass stalks, and 1 tbsp crushed dried red chilies; sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Pour in 6 cups beef broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef brisket to the simmering broth and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fish sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 5: Meanwhile, cook 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, drain, and divide into 4 serving bowls.
Step 6: Ladle the hot spicy beef broth and beef slices over the noodles.
Step 7: Garnish each bowl with 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 cup bean sprouts, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 4 lime wedges for squeezing.