Vietnamese Caramelized Shredded Beef Stir-Fry

Name: Vietnamese Caramelized Shredded Beef Stir-Fry
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 500 g leftover cooked brisket or other beef; 4 serving rice or noodles; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 clove garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp lemongrass paste; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2.5 tbsp brown sugar; 1 handful fresh coriander/cilantro leaves; 1 serving finely sliced red chilli, sliced cucumber, crushed peanuts*; 1 serving lime wedges OR Nuoc Cham

Transform leftover beef into a flavor-packed Vietnamese masterpiece. This quick stir-fry features a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes with aromatic lemongrass and a crispy, caramelized finish.

Servings3 Portions

Prep Time14 Mins

Cook Time6 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

leftover cooked brisket or other beef
500 g
rice or noodles
4 serving
vegetable oil
3 tbsp
garlic cloves, minced
2 clove
lemongrass paste
1 tbsp
lime juice
2 tbsp
fish sauce
2 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
brown sugar
2.5 tbsp
fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
1 handful
finely sliced red chilli, sliced cucumber, crushed peanuts*
1 serving
lime wedges OR Nuoc Cham
1 serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and lemongrass paste to create the marinade.

Add the shredded beef to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every strand is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Heat the remaining 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until it begins to shimmer.

Add about half of the beef to the pan, spreading it out into a single layer. Leave it undisturbed for about 1 minute until the edges become golden and crispy.

Briefly flip or toss the beef for another 30 seconds to ensure it is heated through and evenly caramelized, then remove it from the pan. Repeat the process with the remaining beef.