Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Bun Cha

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef, 80/20 blend
• 3 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 8 oz vermicelli noodles
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1 cup daikon radish, julienned
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Mix well and form into small patties, about 2-3 inches wide.

2. 2

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