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Stir-fried Beef with Bamboo Shoots
This stir-fried beef with bamboo shoots is one of the popular Vietnamese homestyle beef main dishes. It can be eaten on its own or served with some steamed rice.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 7 oz beef, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more for serving)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (plus more for cooking)
- 12 oz fresh bamboo shoots
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce, to taste
- 1-2 scallion stalks, chopped into short pieces
- A wedge of lime (for serving)
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl, add beef slices, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon oil. Toss well and set aside to marinate while preparing the bamboo shoots.
- Remove fresh bamboo shoots from the package and discard liquid in the package. Rinse and then boil in plenty of water to remove strong smell and bitterness. This can take 5-10 minutes of even up to 30 minutes. Then either shred or slice into thin strips.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat and add some cooking oil to coat the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add beef slices in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for about 20-30 seconds. Then stir-fry for a few more seconds and transfer to a plate while the beef is still slightly pink.
- Return the pan to medium heat and add some more oil. Sauté the remaining garlic briefly until fragrant. Then add the shredded bamboo shoots. Stir and cook for a minute.
- Add the remaining salt, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Stir and cook the bamboo shoots for another 3-4 minutes until they have absorbed the seasonings and become flavorful.
- Add the beef back to the pan. Add the fish sauce and stir everything thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Stir in chopped scallion and some more black pepper. Give everything a quick toss and then transfer to a serving plate. Squeeze some lime juice over the dish if desired and serve right away.
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Notes
- The packaged fresh bamboo shoots sold at grocery stores like the one I buy are often pre-boiled and packed in liquid. However, I still recommend rinsing and boiling them before using.
- You can use flank steak, sirloin or other beef cuts for stir-fries that you like. Just make sure you slice it thinly against the grain.
- When marinating the beef, you can take an optional step by adding a bit of cornstarch and water to give the beef a juicier and more velvety texture. For 7 oz (200g) beef, mix with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Then toss with 1 teaspoon cooking oil. Set aside to marinate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1290mg
(54%)
Potassium
456mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1290mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.