Lemongrass Beef, Grilled or Sauteed

• 1 pound boneless beef, such as tri-tip or sirloin tip
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallots or onion
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
• 15 to 20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

1. Slice the beef thinly into strips about 2 inches long and put in a medium bowl.
2. Combine the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a mini-food processor or a blender and blend until fairly smooth.
3. (Add a little water if needed to move the blades.)
4. Transfer the marinade to the bowl, toss the beef to coat evenly, and set aside for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
5. To cook the beef, thread it onto bamboo skewers, pushing pieces together to fill most of the skewer, and leaving about 2 inches at each end.
6. Build a hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill or the broiler.
7. To grill, place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, using tongs or a long-handled spatula and grill fork to move the skewers off the grill as soon as they are done.
8. To broil, place the skewers in a roasting pan and slide under the broiler until cooked, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9. You could also saute the marinated beef quickly in a hot pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, turning once.
10. Transfer the beef to a serving platter and serve hot or warm.

beef, fresh lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, asian sesame oil, bamboo skewers

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/lemongrass-beef-grilled-or-sauteacuteed (may not work)