Spicy Lemongrass Beef and Rice Noodle Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoons chili paste
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 lime lime, cut into wedges

• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili paste

Method

1. 01
   Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. 02
   In a bowl, combine beef slices with lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chili paste. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. 03
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 04
   In a small bowl, mix together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chili paste to make the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. 05
   Divide cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Top with cooked beef, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, green onions, and bean sprouts.
6. 06
   Drizzle the prepared sauce over each bowl and serve with lime wedges on the side.