Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

Tender, juicy, and savory caramelized beef that’s easy to cook in under 30 minutes! Serve this delicious Vietnamese shaking beef on a bed of fresh greens and a bowl of steamed rice for a healthy, balanced meal.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Vietnamese

Keyword bo luc lac, bo luc lac recipe, shaking beef, shaking beef recipe, Vietnamese shaking beef

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Marinate Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 461kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Marinade

1 lb steak rib eye, or filet mignon, cut into 1 inch cubes
5 cloves garlic finely minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Stir Fry

2 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ small red onion cut into 1 inch squares
2 stalks green onion cut into 1 inch pieces

Salad

3 cups watercress or lettuce
½ small red onion thinly sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes

Dipping Sauce

¼ cup lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Marinate the beef. In a large mixing bowl, add the beef, garlic, black pepper, fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until combined. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours maximum.
Cook the beef. Heat one tablespoon of cooking oil on a wok over medium-high heat until hot. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the beef and sear for at least 1 minute before shaking the pan. Sear each side until browned, for about 3 minutes in total. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry. In the same wok, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the red onion and green onion and saute until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Then add the beef and toss until evenly coated, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve. Serve the shaking beef on a bed of watercress or lettuce, red onion, and tomatoes. Enjoy with steamed rice and a side of the lime dipping sauce!

Notes

See the Expert Tips section for more guidance.

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