Beef Grilled with Lemongrass (Bò Nướng Vị)
Vietnamese grilled beef marinated in aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce—ready in under 40 minutes. Serve with rice and fresh herbs for an authentic weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch-thick steaks
- 3 stalks lemongrass stalks, white part only, minced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, honey, and olive oil in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Coat beef steaks evenly with marinade, rubbing it into both sides.
- 3
Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
- 4
Heat a grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, 2 minutes.
- 5
Pat steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear 3 minutes per side without moving—surface should look caramelized and charred.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and rest 5 minutes. Meat will continue cooking as it rests.
- 7
Slice against the grain and serve with steamed jasmine rice and fresh herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- cast iron skillet or outdoor grill
- tongs
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- measuring spoons
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