Bò Xào Sả Ớt (Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Stir-fry)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Bò Xào Sả Ớt (Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Stir-fry)
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Lemongrass beef stir-fry (Bò Xào Sả Ớt) is a delicious and easy Vietnamese dish that combines tender beef with the refreshing flavors of lemongrass and the heat of red chilies. It is an excellent choice for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 14-16 oz beef, thinly sliced against the grain (flank steak or See Notes for more options)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/8 teaspoon five-spice powder, divided
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil (plus more to cook)
- 6 medium lemongrass stalks, white parts only, sliced very thinly (about 2/3 cup or 40-45g sliced)
- 2 teaspoons julienned ginger
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 red banana peppers, or any non/mildly-spicy red chili peppers, seeds removed and thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup or 25g sliced)
- 1 bird's-eye chili, seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (to serve)
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Instructions
- Place beef slices in a mixing bowl and toss with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ½ tablespoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon water. Then add 2 teaspoons oil and mix to combine. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Place a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add some oil to coat the bottom. Add lemongrass slices once the oil is hot, stir and cook for about 2 minutes until lemongrass has reduced in volume and looked slightly golden and it smells aromatic. Transfer to a clean bowl.
- Add julienned ginger and sauté until fragrant and softened, up to a minute. Then add the remaining minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, then add beef slices in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for about 20-30 seconds to give them a nice sear. Then stir-fry for a few more seconds. Don't overcrowd the pan and cook in batches if needed.
- While the beef is still slightly pink, add oyster sauce, fish sauce, lemongrass, all the chili peppers and remaining five-spice powder. Stir and toss quickly until beef is just cooked through and flavors are combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve right away.
Notes
- Some beef cuts good for stir-frying are flank steak, flat iron steak and sirloin.
- If you cannot find non or mildly-spicy red chilies, you can use julienned red bell peppers. You may also add some thinly sliced onions if desired. In case you use red bell peppers and/or onions, sauté them right after Step 2 then set aside. Then continue with Step 3 until the end of the recipe.
- Please adjust the amount of bird's-eye chili depending on how spicy you want the stir-fry to be.
- If your pan is small or your stove is not powerful, it is best to divide and cook in two batches, starting from Step 3.
- If you want to simplify the recipe, it is okay to leave out the ginger and five-spice powder. The toasted sesame seeds is optional, but I highly recommend.
- The most traditional way to serve bo xao sa ot is with steamed rice. In addition, here are some creative ways you can try:
- The recipe can serve 3-4 people, depending on how many other dishes you serve in the meal.
- With rice vermicelli noodles: create your noodle bowl with the stir-fried beef, lettuce and fresh herbs.
- With lettuce: make healthy lettuce wraps and savor the dish in a low-carb way.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
626mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
301IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 301IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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