Try the best Vietnamese shaking beef with marinade and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory sauce! This version of bo luc lac can be customized with your favorite veggies and served over greens or with rice.
🤔 What is shaking beef?
Shaking beef is a Vietnamese dish made with tender beef cubes quickly seared and tossed with vegetables like bell pepper and onions in a soy-based sauce. It has a rich, slightly sweet flavor and is often served with rice or salad.
🍚 Ingredient tips & substitutes
Tip: You can also add different stir-fry vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, baby corn, or green beans.
- Beef The best cuts for shaking beef are sirloin, tenderloin, or ribeye. It’s important to use a tender cut since the dish is quickly seared and tougher cuts won’t have time to soften.
- Bell peppers Red, yellow, or green all work.
- Red onion
- Garlic
- Coconut oil I used it in the marinade for extra richness, subtle sweetness, and a light, glossy finish. Plus, it also helps coat the beef evenly!
- Oyster sauce Adds a slightly sweet flavor to the marinade.
- Light soy sauce Adds saltiness. Don’t substitute with dark soy; it’s thicker and sweeter.
- Sugar I used natural cane sugar, but white or brown sugar can also be used.
- Black pepper
- Oil A neutral oil like canola or sunflower oil is ideal for high-heat searing.
This Vietnamese shaking beef recipe is authentic in flavor and method, and a few personal touches make it different from what you might get at a restaurant. Enjoy a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Vietnamese Shaking Beef Recipe (Bo Luc Lac)
Easy Vietnamese shaking beef recipe with tender steak and crisp vegetables shaken in a savory sauce. Serve over rice or salad for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet or pan A stainless steel or cast iron pan works best for high-heat searing.
Ingredients
- 10 oz beef cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 medium bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil used in marinade
- 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Cut the beef into bite-sized cubes and prep all vegetables and aromatics.
- In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, garlic, coconut oil, and pepper. Add beef and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- While marinating, steam rice or prep a simple salad with vegetables of your choice. I used lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Heat oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until smoking hot.
- Add the prepped vegetables and shake the pan to coat them in oil. Sauté briefly, just until they soften slightly.
- Add the beef and sear, shaking the pan to brown all sides. Shake and cook until the beef is browned and the veggies are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot with rice or your prepared salad. Spoon any remaining sauce in the pan over the top and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Vietnamese Shaking Beef Recipe (Bo Luc Lac)
Amount per Serving
Calories
601
% Daily Value*
Fat
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
22
g
Cholesterol
101
mg
34
%
Sodium
720
mg
31
%
Potassium
617
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
1864
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
81
mg
98
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.
- Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables.
🥘 How to make shaking beef
- Cut the beef into bite-sized cubes and chop your vegetables: red onion, red and green bell peppers, and garlic. Set everything aside.
- In a bowl, combine the beef with oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, coconut oil, and garlic. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the next step.
- While the beef is marinating, you can steam rice or make a quick side salad. I used lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and lime, but feel free to use whatever fresh veggies you have on hand.
- After marinating, heat oil in a pan (stainless steel or cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat. Make sure the oil is smoking hot before adding the vegetables. Shake the pan to coat them in oil, then add the sliced beef. Cook and shake just until the beef is nicely browned, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Serve and enjoy!
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Thank you, Ginna!