Stir-Fried Beef Back with Lemongrass and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Thin slices of beef back stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass and spicy chili for a vibrant Vietnamese-inspired dish. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef back meat, lemongrass stalk, red chili for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced beef back meat
1, finely minced lemongrass stalk
1, thinly sliced red chili
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2, sliced green onions
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef back meat with 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 finely minced lemongrass stalk, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 thinly sliced red chili. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Stir in 2 sliced green onions, toss for 1 minute, then remove from heat and serve with steamed rice.