Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Jasmine Rice
Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass and garlic, served over fragrant steamed jasmine rice. This vietnamese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, finely chopped lemongrass stalks, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 1 lb, thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 2, finely chopped lemongrass stalks
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2, thinly sliced shallots
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups, uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine with 3 cups water in a rice cooker or pot, and cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced shallots, and 2 finely chopped lemongrass stalks to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook and toss for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Step 6: Serve the lemongrass beef hot over steamed jasmine rice for a quick and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired meal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Jasmine Rice?
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 Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Jasmine Rice?
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 Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Jasmine Rice 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 Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Jasmine Rice?
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.
