Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Bowls

Ingredients

• 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Add the ground beef and mix well.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef mixture and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.