Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef) 越式炒牛肉粒

Bò Lúc Lắc, or Shaking Beef, is a classic Vietnamese dish featuring tender, marinated beef cubes stir-fried quickly with garlic and onions, often served over a bed of fresh lettuce and sliced tomatoes. The name refers to the vigorous shaking of the wok during cooking to ensure even searing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 head lettuce, for serving
• 2 whole tomatoes, sliced, for serving
• 1 whole lime, for dipping sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt, for dipping sauce

Steps

1. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine the beef with 3 cloves minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and sesame oil. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine lime juice, salt, and the remaining black pepper.
4. Arrange the lettuce and sliced tomatoes on a serving platter.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.
6. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until nicely browned. Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Remove beef and set aside.
7. Melt butter in the same wok. Add the remaining minced garlic and yellow onion wedges. Sauté until the onions are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Return the beef to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness. This rapid stir-frying motion gives the dish its "Shaking Beef" name.
9. Stir in the chopped green onions.
10. Transfer the beef and onions to the serving platter with the lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately with the lime dipping sauce.

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