---
title: Lemongrass Beef Stir-Fry
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lemongrass-beef-stir-fry-56fa87b94dab7105278b4568
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Soy
  - Wheat
tags: []
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 964
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 457
  protein: 32
  fat: 10
  saturated fat: 3
  carbohydrates: 62
  sugar: 6
  fiber: 6
  sodium: 497
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Beef%20Recipes/Beef%20Stir%20Fry/lemongrass-beef-stir-fry.avif"
---
-- ![Step 1](step-1.jpg)
Prep: Wash and dry all produce. Bring @water{3%cup} and @salt{} to a boil in a #medium pot{}. Trim the ends of the @scallions{4%unit}, then thinly slice. Trim the ends of the @green beans{12%oz}, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Core, seed, and thinly slice the @red bell pepper{2%unit}. Mince or grate the @garlic{2%clove}. Add the @basmati rice{1.5%cup} to the boiling water, cover, and reduce to a low simmer for ~{15%minutes} to ~{20%minutes}, until tender.

-- ![Step 2](step-2.jpg)
Prep the @lemongrass{1%unit}: Trim the ends of the lemongrass, then peel off the outer layers until you get to a rubbery core. Finely mince the core.

-- ![Step 3](step-3.jpg)
Cook the steak: Toss the @beef tenderloin tips{16%oz} in a #medium bowl{} with the @cornstarch{2%tbsp} and a large pinch of @salt{} and @pepper{}. Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tsp} in a #large pan{} over high heat. Add the steak to the pan and cook for about ~{1%minute} per side, until browned but not yet cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

-- ![Step 4](step-4.jpg)
Start the stir-fry: Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, lemongrass, and scallion whites and cook, tossing for about ~{2%minutes}, until softened. Add the green beans and peppers and cook, tossing for ~{5%minutes} to ~{7%minutes}, until softened. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish the stir-fry: Add the steak, @soy sauce jar{2%jar}, @white wine vinegar{2%tbsp}, @water{3%tbsp}, and @sugar{1%tbsp} to the pan. Cook, tossing, for ~{1%minute} to ~{2%minutes}, until the sauce has thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the stir-fry over the rice, garnish with scallion greens, and enjoy!