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Vietnamese Shaking Beef Recipe (Bo Luc Lac)

Chopsticks holding a piece of shaking beef over a lettuce-lined plate filled with sautéed beef, red onions, tomatoes, and fresh lime wedges.
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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 2

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
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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.