Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

Bo Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

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Vietnamese · 30 min · Beef · dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein

424 cal 34g protein 18g carbs 24g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 red onion, wedged
  • 1 1/2 cups watercress or lettuce
  • for dip lime, salt, and pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Marinate cubed beef with garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk a small dip of lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.
  4. Sear the beef in a single layer, then shake and toss 2-3 minutes for a medium-rare center.
  5. Add red onion and toss 1 more minute so it stays crisp-tender.
  6. Pile the beef over a bed of watercress and serve with the lime-pepper dip and rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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