Shaking Beef
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
387 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Shaking Beef
Description
Shaking Beef starts by marinating beef cubes in a mixture of minced garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil to develop a savory and slightly sweet flavor profile. The beef is seared in a smoking hot pan to quickly cook and brown all sides, preserving juiciness inside while creating a flavorful crust.
The accompanying vinaigrette of rice vinegar, salt, and sugar is used both for pickling red onions and as a dressing for fresh watercress and thinly sliced tomatoes, providing acidity and freshness. The pickled onions add a sweet-sour crunch that contrasts with the rich beef.
As a serving suggestion, the beef is arranged on a platter topped with pickled onions and drizzled with vinaigrette. A dipping sauce made from lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper offers a citrusy, salty dip that complements the beef's richness. This multi-component dish balances sweet, savory, sour, and aromatic notes in a single plate.
The recipe was contributed by Ravenous Couple, indicating a tested home style approach. The thorough marination and high heat searing are key to the texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Shaking Beef Sauce and Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sweet soy sauce kecap manis or Maggie Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
Vegetable Sides:
- 2 bunches watercress long stems trimmed
- 2 tomato thinly sliced
Shaking Beef Dipping Sauce:
- 1 lime sliced into halves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the Shaking Beef Sauce and marinade with the beef. Marinate for 30 minutes, or preferably 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the rice vinegar with salt and sugar. It should have a balance of sour, salty, and sweet.
- Use 3–4 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to pickle the red onions. Set aside, covered, in the fridge for about 10 minutes. Arrange the watercress and tomatoes on a serving platter and set aside.
- Heat a wok, pan, or skillet over high heat. Add the cooking oil, and when it begins to smoke, add the beef cubes in an even layer. Allow to sear for about 2 minutes, then sear the opposite sides for another 1-2 minutes to brown all sides. Shake and toss the wok while cooking.
- Transfer the beef to the serving platter. Drizzle the remaining 3–4 tablespoons of vinaigrette over the beef, watercress, and tomatoes. Top the beef with the pickled red onions.
- In a small ramekin, make the Shaking Beef dipping sauce by squeezing lime juice over salt and black pepper. Serve the Shaking Beef immediately with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 to 2 hours, for best flavor absorption.
- Pickled red onions should be refrigerated for about 10 minutes to develop tang before serving.
- Use a very hot pan to sear the beef quickly and retain juiciness.
- The dish is traditionally served with watercress and tomato for contrast and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1894mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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