Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)

Name: Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 500 g Beef; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 3 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 2 tsp Sugar; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Red Onion; 1 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 4 leaves Lettuce; 1 whole Tomato; ¼ tsp Black Pepper

VIETNAMESE·NON-VEGSource

A classic Vietnamese dish of stir-fried beef cubes, marinated and quickly cooked to tender perfection.

55m4Servings

Nutrition

382kcal

21gProtein

16gCarbs

26gFat

High Protein

Ingredients

MARINADE

Beef

500 g

Minced Garlic

1 tbsp

Oyster Sauce

3 tbsp

Sugar

2 tsp

Salt

½ tsp

Black Pepper

½ tsp

Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

1 tbsp

PICKLED ONIONS

Red Onion

1 whole

Sugar

1 tbsp

Vinegar

2 tbsp

STIR-FRY

Red Bell Pepper

1 whole

Garlic

2 cloves

Vegetable Oil

1 tbsp

FOR SERVING

Lettuce

4 leaves

Tomato

1 whole

Black Pepper

¼ tsp

Instructions

1Marinate the Beef

30m

Cut Beef

Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes.

Combine Marinade Ingredients

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and vegetable oil.

Marinate Beef

Add the beef cubes to the marinade and mix well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.

2Prepare the Onions and Peppers

Slice Onions

Thinly slice one red onion. Mix the slices with 1 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp vinegar. Set aside.

Cut Bell Pepper

Cut one red bell pepper into 1-inch squares.

3Cook the Beef

Heat Wok

Heat a wok or large pan over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat.

Sauté Garlic

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Sear Beef

Add the marinated beef to the hot wok. Stir-fry quickly for 2-3 minutes until seared on all sides. Do not overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary.

Add Bell Peppers

Add the red bell pepper pieces and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.

4Plate and Serve

Arrange Plate

Arrange lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and the cooked beef and bell peppers on a serving plate.

Garnish

Sprinkle with black pepper and top with the pickled red onions.

Tips

For the best flavor and texture, use a good quality cut of beef like sirloin or tenderloin.

Ensure your wok or pan is very hot before adding the beef to achieve a good sear.

Do not overcook the beef; it should be tender and slightly pink in the center for medium-rare.

The pickled onions add a crucial sweet and tangy contrast to the rich beef.

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