Vibrant Vietnamese Beef Noodle Bowls

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 1/4 cup crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. 1

   1. In a large bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Add the sliced flank steak and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. 2

   2. Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.