Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Bowl with Lemongrass Beef and Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A vibrant rice bowl featuring tender lemongrass-marinated beef, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs for a balanced, flavorful meal. This Vietnamese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, lemongrass stalks, finely minced, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp lemongrass stalks, finely minced
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced daikon radish
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin, 2 tbsp finely minced lemongrass stalks, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: While beef marinates, prepare quick pickled vegetables: in a jar mix 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup shredded carrot and 1/2 cup thinly sliced daikon radish; let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Divide 2 cups cooked jasmine rice between two bowls. Top each with cooked lemongrass beef, pickled vegetables, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp sliced green onions, and 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts for texture and freshness.