Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Bún Chả

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 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. 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. 2

   Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.