Grilled Lemongrass Beef

Marinated lemon grass beef skewers that can be broiled or grilled. This is a traditional Vietnamese dish, best if dipped in Nuaoc Cham sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2teaspoonswhite sugar

  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 2stalkslemon grass, minced

  • 2teaspoonssesame seeds

  • 1 ½poundssirloin tip, thinly sliced

  • skewers

  • 12leavesromaine lettuce

  • fresh cilantro for garnish

  • fresh basil for garnish

  • fresh mint for garnish

  • thinly sliced green onion for garnish

Cooking Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, lemon grass, and sesame seeds. Place the meat in the dish, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread meat onto skewers accordion style.

  3. Brush grill grate with oil, and discard marinade. Arrange skewers on the grill. Cook 5 minutes per side. Serve hot from skewers, or remove from skewers and serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro, mint, basil, and sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
4g
21%
Cholesterol
61mg
20%
Sodium
348mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
20g
Vitamin C
10mg
49%
Calcium
53mg
4%
Iron
4mg
20%
Potassium
416mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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