Charbroiled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl
Tender charbroiled lemongrass beef served over vermicelli noodles with fresh herbs and a tangy fish sauce dressing. This vietnamese-inspired beef ready in about 50 minutes pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, stalks, finely minced lemongrass stalks, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 2 stalks, finely minced lemongrass stalks
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil
- 1/2, julienned cucumber
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
- 4 wedges lime wedges
- 1/2 cup nuoc cham dipping sauce
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin, 2 minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Step 2: Soak 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until soft, then drain and set aside.
- Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, then charbroil the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Divide the drained vermicelli noodles among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the charbroiled beef, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil, 1/2 julienned cucumber, and 1 medium julienned carrot.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped peanuts over each bowl and serve with 4 lime wedges and 1/2 cup nuoc cham dipping sauce for drizzling or dipping.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Charbroiled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (40 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Charbroiled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced beef sirloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Charbroiled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Charbroiled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Charbroiled Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowl?
Vietnamese beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
