VIETNAMESE BEEF VITALITY BOWL

  • Prep time 15Min
  • Cook time 5Min
  • Technique Pan Fry / Saute
  • Meat Beef
  • Cut Ground
  • Serves 4

Want something healthy, delicious and a snap to put together? This bowl is packed with proteins, veggies and flavors, and it only takes 20 minutes!

Ingredients

1 pound ground Australian grassfed beef

2 shallots, thinly sliced

¼ small red cabbage, finely shredded

¼ small green cabbage, finely shredded

1 large carrot, shredded

¾ cup frozen edamame beans, blanched

2/3 cup snow peas, shredded

1 1/3 cup rice vermicelli noodles

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 Tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder

1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped

2 Tablespoon sweet chili sauce

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1/3 cup mint leaves, plus extra, to garnish

Method

Prepare noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a wok or large nonstick skillet. Add ground beef, Chinese 5 spice, shallots and lemongrass and cook for 2-3 minutes or until meat is browned. Remove from heat, drizzle with sweet chili sauce and tamari and toss to coat.

Place beef mixture in a large bowl. Add noodles, cabbage, carrot, edamame, snow peas and mint. Toss well to combine. Divide between bowls and top with extra mint, sesame seeds, chili and peanuts, to serve.