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Vietnamese Shaking Beef Recipe

Bò Lúc Lắc Recipe (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

Bò lúc lắc (Vietnamese shaking beef) recipe is one of the most well-loved dishes. So, don’t hesitate anymore! Grab your kitchen tools and let’s cook!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bò Lúc Lắc, Vietnamese Shaking Beef
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Keto, Paleo
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 850kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 450 grams beef (ideally sirloin, top loin, tenderloin, ribeye, etc.)
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 15 ml oyster sauce
  • 45 ml soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small cup red wine
  • Scallion
  • Garlic
  • Fresh chili
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Chili powder

Instructions 

  • Cut bell peppers lengthwise into slightly thick pieces.
  • Remove the outer skin of the onion, then dice it into bite-sized cubes. Cut the scallion into 1.5-centimeter lengths.
  • Cut the beef into bite-sized cubes with a sharp knife.
  • Toss the beef cubes in a mixture of salt, brown sugar, black sesame seeds, olive oil, chili powder, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and red wine. Marinate the beef for at least 1 hour.
  • In a heated stir-fry pan with olive oil, sear the marinated beef cubes for 1 - 2 minutes until medium rare. Set aside.
  • Saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Add bell pepper pieces and onion cubes along with the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and seasoning. Stir fry for 3 minutes.
  • Mix the vegetables with beef cubes, scallion, and unsalted butter.
  • Cook until the butter melts and thickens the sauce.
  • Top with black pepper and cilantro.
  • Serve with salads and white rice.

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Notes

  • You should use bell peppers of different colors to make the dish more attractive.

Nutrition

Calories: 850kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 1219mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3729IU | Vitamin C: 156mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 7mg