Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)
Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) features juicy, caramelized cubes of sirloin tossed in a savory-sweet glaze, balanced by peppery watercress and fresh tomatoes. Quick-pickled red onions add brightness, while a lime-pepper dip sharpens each bite. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold flavor with refreshing contrasts.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Whisk the garlic, oyster sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce together in a bowl; add the beef. Marinate the beef in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Whisk the vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a bowl until the vinaigrette is smooth; add the onion. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to pickle the onion.
- 3
Whisk the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl until the dipping sauce is smooth. Transfer the dipping sauce to ramekins.
- 4
Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until the oil begins to smoke; add the beef. Cook in a single layer until the beef is seared, about 2 minutes. Cook and stir (or shake) until the beef reaches your desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Spread the watercress on a serving plate and top with the tomatoes. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and layer the beef onto the watercress; top with the onion. Serve the dipping sauce on the side.
- Calories 217.09 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.06 g Low Source
- Carbs 33.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.11 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 908.26 mg High
- Fiber 2.99 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.34 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.63 g Low Source
- Calcium 31.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source
- Potassium 363.99 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 93.82 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 11.51 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Diced Tomatoes, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 217.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)?
- It is a Vietnamese recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Diced Tomatoes, Fish Sauce, Hoisin Sauce. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese 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 217.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bò Lúc Lắc (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
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