Stir-Fried Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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A fragrant stir-fry of tender beef strips with lemongrass and garlic, finished with fresh herbs for a bright Vietnamese-inspired dish. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, lemongrass stalks, finely minced, garlic cloves, minced 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: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
2 lemongrass stalks, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 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. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
Step 3: Remove from heat and toss the beef with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.