Grilled Lemongrass Beef

Description
This imperial beef dish is made with real lemongrass, fish sauce, and shallots and cooked to a sharp aroma, as it is great for lunch or dinner and keeps a white-hot taste with the beef and herbs.

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs. sirloin tip, cut in ⅛" thick slices
 * ½ cup peeled fresh lemongrass, chopped
 * ⅓ cup shallots, chopped
 * 2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (otherwise known as "nuoc mam" or "nam pla")
 * 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, brown only
 * 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
 * 6 medium-sized garlic cloves, smashed
 * 2 serrano chiles, seeded and chopped
 * low fat cooking spray

Directions

 * 1) In a food processor, combine lemongrass, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, oil, salt, garlic, and chilies.
 * 2) Process for 1 minute or until smooth.
 * 3) In a small bowl, add beef and lemongrass mixture and stir to coat evenly.
 * 4) Cover the bowl with the plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 – 3 hours.
 * 5) Prepare the grill. Remove beef from bowl and discard extra marinade.
 * 6) Coat the grill with low fat cooking spray then grill the beef on each side for about 1 minute or until desired doneness. Serve hot and plain with rice or vegetables.