Lemongrass Beef

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sirloin tip roast
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Cover roast with plastic wrap; freeze 30 minutes. Remove beef from freezer, and cut beef horizontally into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
2. Combine lemongrass and remaining ingredients except cooking spray in a food processor; process until smooth (about 1 minute). Combine beef and lemongrass mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
3. Prepare grill.
4. Remove beef from bag; discard marinade. Place beef on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 minute on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
5. Note: Store cooked beef in refrigerator for up to 2 days.