Vietnamese Shaking Beef in 15 mins! Kids Love It
Bo Luc Lac, or Vietnamese Shaking Beef, is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender, juicy beef cubes marinated and seared to perfection. This dish is a delightful fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French influences, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- Marinade
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp whiskey
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- dusting of
- Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup wine
- 1/4 chicken or beef broth
- 1 tbsp Maggi or soy sauce
- optional: 1 shallot and 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beef cubes with all ingredients for marinade
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, wine broth and Maggi seasoning
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Sear the beef until browned. Total cook time 1-2 mins. You may need to do this in batches. Remove beef from pan.
- 5
Add the sliced shallot and bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Remove from pan
- 6
In pan, melt butter, add flour. Whisk well until flour looks golden in color. Add sauce mixture. Cook until thickened to sauce consistency
- 7
Add beef and vegetable into pan. Mix to coat ingredients in sauce. Serve
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Pro Tips
- •For maximum tenderness, use a good quality cut of beef like sirloin or ribeye and cut against the grain.
- •Ensure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding the beef to achieve a good sear and prevent it from steaming.
- •Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the beef; cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat.
Variations
- •Add other vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli florets, or snap peas and shallots to make this a complete meal
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