Description
Delicious and vibrant spring rolls filled with marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (flank steak or sirloin)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup fresh mint
- 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- Dipping sauce: soy sauce, lime juice, and chili
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Start by marinating your beef in a mixture of minced lemongrass, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar for about 30 minutes.
- Sauté the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil, and then sauté the marinated beef for about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the noodles: While the beef is resting, prepare your rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions.
- Prepare the veggies: Slice your vegetables thinly to add crunch and color.
- Assemble the spring rolls: Dip a rice paper wrapper in warm water until soft, then lay it flat and layer with lettuce, noodles, beef, vegetables, and herbs.
- Serve and enjoy: Repeat the process to make additional rolls and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize these rolls with other proteins like shrimp or tofu, and let everyone create their own versions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing and Wrapping
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: spring rolls, beef, lemongrass, Vietnamese cuisine, appetizer