Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef)
Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef) features tender seared beef with a garlicky, umami-rich glaze from oyster and soy sauces, brightened by a peppery dipping sauce. Each bite balances caramelized edges with a juicy center and hints of fish sauce and lemon. Serve for a weeknight dinner or as a shareable main at gatherings with rice, greens, and tomatoes.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the beef cubes in a lidded container. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, wine, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil until the marinade is well combined; pour it over the beef. Let the beef marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon fish sauce, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon black pepper until the dipping sauce is well mixed.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add the beef and marinade. Cook and stir the beef mixture, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, and 4 cloves minced garlic in the hot oil until the beef is cooked through and the sauce starts to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Adding the garlic several times during cooking will create a better blend of flavors.
- 4
Serve the beef with the dipping sauce on the side.
- Calories 489.03 kcal High 24%
- Protein 26.3 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 75.08 g 27%
- Total Fat 10.17 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.12 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.9 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1519.07 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 8.37 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 6.18 g --
- Added Sugars 1.96 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 120.27 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 12.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.23 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef) is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, Diced Beef, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 489.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine, Diced Beef, Fish Sauce, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef)?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef) healthy?
- Garlic Beef Cubes (Vietnamese Bò Lúc Lắc, Shaking Beef) has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 489.03 calories and 26.3 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1519.07 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.12 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Sesame, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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