Stir-Fried Authentic Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Fragrant stir-fried beef infused with fresh lemongrass and garlic, capturing the true essence of Vietnamese street food in a quick, savory dish. This Thai recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, fresh lemongrass, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin
2 stalks, finely minced fresh lemongrass
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 stalks finely minced fresh lemongrass, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add marinated beef mixture and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until beef is just cooked through and edges begin to brown.
Step 4: Toss in 2 sliced green onions and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.