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Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef)

A popular Vietnamese dish featuring tender cubes of beef stir-fried with onions and bell peppers in a savory sauce. The dish is known for its quick cooking time and vibrant flavors.

30m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains shellfishEGG-free
480 cal|40g protein|30g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Beef Tenderloin (cubed)
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion (cut into wedges)
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers (red and green, cut into chunks)
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the about 680 g of beef tenderloin (cubed), 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves of garlic (minced), and 1 tsp black pepper. Stir everything together until the beef is evenly coated. Let the beef marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. 2Place a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the 2 tbsp of vegetable oil and heat until it shimmers, which should take about 1 minute. The oil should be very hot, around 204.4°C (200°C).
  3. 3Carefully add the marinated beef to the hot wok or skillet in a single layer. Stir-fry the beef quickly, moving it around constantly, until it is browned on all sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes. The beef should reach an internal temperature of 63°C.
  4. 4Add the 1 medium red onion (cut into wedges) and the 2 medium bell peppers (red and green, cut into chunks) to the wok or skillet with the beef. Continue to stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender but still have a slight crispness. You should see them become vibrant in color.
  5. 5Remove the wok or skillet from the heat immediately. Serve the beef and vegetable mixture hot over the 4 cups of cooked rice.

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