Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Bún Chả
Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 5 · medium

Authentic Vietnamese grilled lemongrass beef over vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham dressing.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 12 oz vermicelli noodles
- 2 cups carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup nuoc cham
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, lemongrass, garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.


