Lemongrass-Grilled Beef Skewers with Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Tender beef marinated in fragrant lemongrass and grilled to perfection, served with a classic Vietnamese sweet and tangy dipping sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 70 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into 1-inch strips beef sirloin
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp sugar
1, finely sliced red chili
1, minced garlic clove
8-10, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the Nuoc Cham dipping sauce by whisking together 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 finely sliced red chili, and 1 minced garlic clove until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated beef strips onto the soaked wooden skewers, folding strips as needed.
Step 4: Grill the beef skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until the edges are slightly charred and the meat is cooked through but still juicy.
Step 5: Serve the lemongrass grilled beef skewers hot alongside the Nuoc Cham dipping sauce for a vibrant Vietnamese main dish experience.