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Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc)
This French-inspired Vietnamese dish is a fun way to stretch a steak for a flavorful, quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 654 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef steak filet mignon, tenderloin, boneless ribeye, strip steak, etc
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into half moons
- 3 talks green onion/scallion, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch msg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons neutral, high smoke point oil
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 1 inch cubes and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, minced garlic, salt, pepper and msg. Mix well and set aside.
- Let the beef marinate for a few minutes while you chop your onions. You can also chop up some cucumbers and tomatoes at this time to serve with the beef.
- Preheat your pan on high heat. Add the oil and sear your beef. Be careful not to overcrowd your pan. Cook the beef in batches if you need to.
- Let the beef cubes sit for about 20-30 seconds before shaking the pan to flip the cubes, or using a spatula or tongs to move the make sure the beef is seared on all sides, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the onions to the beef and continue shaking and stirring until the onions are just tender, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve as is, or over a bed of arugula or watercress, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers
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Notes
- Tips:
- The amount of oil you use will depend on the cut of steak you choose. Well marbled steaks might need a bit less oil. A lean steak will need a little more. This is a situation where you'll want to measure with your heart.
- Be careful not to overcrowd your pan. If your pan is too small or you're doubling the recipe, cook in batches. When I'm cooking for my family I will do single batches of beef and onions and serve the dish to order.
Nutrition Information
Calories
654kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
1117mg
(47%)
Potassium
762mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1117mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.