Grilled Lemongrass Beef
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. sirloin tip, cut in 1/8" thick slices
  • 1/2 cup peeled fresh lemongrass, chopped
  • 1/3 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon Vietnamese fish sauce (otherwise known as "Nuoc mam" or "Mam pla")
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 6 medium garlice cloves, smashed
  • 2 serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
  • low fat cooking spray
Directions
1. In a food processor, combine lemongrass, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, oil, salt, garlic and chiles. Process for 1 minute or until smooth.



2. In a small bowl, add beef and lemongrass mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours.



3. Prepare grill. Remove beef from bowl and discard extra marinade. Coat the grill with low fat cooking spray then grill the beef on each side for about 1 minute or until desired doneness.



Serves 8.



Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 167.0
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 68.0 mg
  • Sodium: 155.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 24.4 g

Member Reviews
  • PIDGE123
     This recipe was great, even the kids liked it. I couldn't find fresh lemongrass in my grocery store, so I had used the already ground up stuff that comes in a tube. Instead of grilling, I put it in my wok and stir fried it with a little sesame oil. Tasted Great! - 1/2/10
  • CD3543611
     This has become a family favorite. I don't slice the beef, but rather just marinate small sirloin steaks in the marinade and then grill them. - 6/27/09
  • EVADIVA619
     This sounds really good. My mom makes something similar with soy sauce and lime. The flavors blended together with the beef are delicious! - 2/11/09
  • TBATTEY
     As alemongrass enthusiast I like this recipe. It gives a pleasant taste to beef. - 2/11/09
  • SEWSWITHHOTGLUE
     INCREDIBLE flavor!!! Served over bed of Jasmine rice at our house. Easy to make, & satisfying. If you can't find fresh lemon grass, look for it in the spice section -- it's still quite good, just slightly stronger. - 3/8/10
  • DANCING_CHILD
     This was amazing! I will absolutely be making this one again and again. Extremely tasty & satisfying! - 1/21/10
  • ROCKSTAR13
     Extremely flavorful with a nice kick. - 6/4/07
  • CD13448968
     This was fantastic. I had to use this weird lemongrass paste because I couldn't find fresh lemongrass at the store, but it still came out really well with a ton of flavor. - 1/12/13
  • SAMARANOFF
     Excellent flavor on the marinade, only substitution I used was soy sauce instead of the fish sauce. Read reviews saying fish sauce actually tasted like fish and I didn't want to chance it. Only thing I have to say is that this recipe is confusing because it lists it as 1 serving yet says serves 8? - 1/6/13
  • CD11220882
     Very good! I sauteed it with red bell peppers and shredded carrots then served it with rice. - 3/28/12
  • CWHELAN3
     Very good, I only had 1.5 hours to marinate and it still turned out great. Next time I'll marinate double the time (I'll be prepared!). - 11/13/11
  • MYDONNA13
     We grow lemongrass as a natural deterrent for mosquitos - I have it in pots all around my deck because I am unable to use any sprays for insects. This recipe was great and it was the first i've seen using lemongrass! - 7/12/11
  • CD2622398
     My husband and kids could not stop complementing this recipe. I was a little concerned about the serrano peppers being too hot for my kids, so I opted to marinate this for only 30 minutes. I also grilled the whole tri-tip, vs. pre-slicing, opting to slice it afterward. Incredible! - 1/2/11
  • JUSTICELEAGUE
     I enjoyed the flavor of the beef. I love Thai food, but my family was not digging it. I would prepare your family that the taste will be quite different from a usual steak marinade. - 3/16/10
  • MLAVO056
     This was fantastic! Such a great flavor for the beef, yummy! - 3/1/09
  • NASFKAB
     Great - 3/19/20
  • HARLEMPAPILLON
     My husband is allergic to shell fish, so I substituted red wine vinegar for the fish sauce. I also omitted the sugar and added sliced red and green bell pepper strips, then stir fried it in my wok. It was quite delicious--I shall definitely try it again since my husband seemed to REALLY like it! - 3/4/20
  • BUCKRUTH
     My kids love this and it is easy to prepare! - 4/6/16
  • BBDELTA
     I love lemongrass, so when I saw the recipe, I was intrigued. This is excellent. Will make it again. - 3/12/13
  • 19PITSY53
     I have looked for Lemongrass (Potted) but can't seem to find it...any suggestions as to where to look for it? - 9/28/11
  • TIMOTHYNOHE
     I fond that even after marinading for 4 hours that the meat was kind of plain. Besides I have a tough time serving sirloin tip. If I cook it long enough to make my wife happy, it's way too tough. - 9/11/11
  • KELLEY120
     Will definitely make again! - 8/2/11
  • PERRYHANSEN
     Abosuletly excellent! - 8/2/11
  • LEANJEAN6
     tastes like Chinese Food--I liked it! - 7/12/11
  • IAMDESSIE
     Delicious - 7/12/11



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