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Vietnamese dish of perfectly seared cubed steak that comes together in less than 30 minutes. The term “luc lac” stands for the back and forth movement of the wok as the beef cubes are seared.  ()   Growing up in Vietnam, there were only a handful dishes with beef that I ate regularly--pho, bun bo, and bo kho.  Other than these street foods, luxurious beef dishes like shaking beef (thit bo luc lac) were reserved for the rich since quality cuts of beef were quite expensive in the post Vietnam war era. It wasn't until we moved to the US that my mom began making this for us on special occasions. ()   Essential ingredients My mom has been making this dish the same way for decades and I don't dare change the recipe. Every family has their own variation but ours includes a tender cut of beef, shallots, garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and freshly ground pepper.  ()   Which cut of beef to use For those willing to shell out money, filet mignon will give you the most succulent and flavorful result.  Ribeye and sirloin are great alternatives but I usually stick to sirloin since it's cheaper per pound and still turns out quite tender. Remember to pick well marbled pieces. To get the best flavor, marinate the beef for an hour to let the flavors of garlic, shallot, soy sauce, and oyster sauce permeate the meat. The only trick to getting perfect shaking beef is to get the pan really hot, don't overcrowd it, and give the beef a quick sear on all sides so the meat is still medium rare to medium well in the middle. ()   What to serve with shaking beef Many Vietnamese restaurants serve shaking beef with sauteed onions, lettuce, tomato, and red rice or on a bed of watercress.  I prefer the latter because watercress with its peppery and refreshing taste lends a nice contrast to the deeply flavored beef while the cherry tomatoes add a touch of sweetness. If watercress isn't your thing, butter lettuce is a delicious alternative.  My mom also serves shaking beef with a dipping sauce of salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice. It's an extra step but it brings out the delicious savory beef note. To this day, shaking beef remains one of a handful of beef dishes that we enjoy and in less than 30 minutes, you can have dinner ready just the way the restaurants make it. For more Vietnamese inspiration, check these recipes: (https://beyondsweetandsavory.com/grilled-vietnamese-lemongrass-pork-ribs/) grilled Vietnamese lemongrass pork ribs , (https://beyondsweetandsavory.com/roast-lemongrass-chicken-with-turmeric-coconut-rice/) lemongrass chicken with turmeric coconut rice, Vietnamese sticky wings.    ()   Vietnamese shaking beef  Vietnamese shaking beef, or thit bo luc lac, is a classic Vietnamese dish of perfectly seared cubed steak that comes together in less than 30 minutes.                                           5 from 24 votes   (https://beyondsweetandsavory.com/wprm_print/vietnamese-shaking-beef)     Print (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbeyondsweetandsavory.com%2Fvietnamese-shaking-beef-or-thit-bo-luc-lac%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fbeyondsweetandsavory.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F05%2FVietnamese-shaking-beef-thit-bo-luc-lac-Vy-Tran-4-of-4-853x1280-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D853%252C1280%26ssl%3D1&description=Vietnamese+shaking+beef&is_video=false)     Pin     Rate  Course:  Dinner  Cuisine:  Vietnamese   Prep Time:  5minutes  minutes   Cook Time:  10minutes  minutes    Servings:  4 servings   Author:  (https://beyondsweetandsavory.com/about/) Vy Tran    Ingredients ▢    1 lb beef (sirloin cut), cut into ½ inch cubes  ▢    1 tablespoon soy sauce  ▢    4 tbsps oyster sauce (Lee Kum Kee brand)  ▢    1 tablespoon sesame oil  ▢    1 tablespoon sugar  ▢    ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper  ▢    2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed  ▢    ½ cup shallots, thinly sliced  ▢    ¼ cup olive oil, for cooking  ▢    1 watercress, washed and cleaned with tough stems removed  ▢    1 cup cherry tomatoes     Dipping sauce ▢    1 tablespoon salt  ▢    1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper  ▢    1 ½ tbsps fresh lime juice     Instructions In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.   Add the cubed beef, garlic, shallot, and pepper to the marinade.  Toss to combine and let stand in refrigerator for an hour.    When ready to cook, heat a wok over high heat.  Add two tablespoons of olive oil around the top of the wok, letting it run down the side and into the middle of the wok.  Add half of the beef mixture to the wok in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes.  Shake and toss the mixture in the wok and cook for another minute or two. The beef should be seared on all sides.  Transfer to a plate and keep warm.   Add the rest of olive oil and repeat with the remaining beef mixture.    When ready to serve, arrange the watercress and cherry tomatoes on a plate and top with the beef mixture and juices.   For the dipping sauce, stir together salt, pepper, and lime juice.   Serve the shaking beef with the dipping sauce.      Notes To get the most flavor, marinate the beef for a minimum of 1 hour and no longer than 4 or it might be too salty.  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We don't eat a lot of beef either but this is definitely of our favorite beef dishes.  Sometimes, I skip the rice and eat it as a salad.  Hope you like it!  Reply    Nicole  July 18, 2020 at 6:15 am   (5 stars)   This was so good! I normally eat it with rice so the watercress was a nice change!  Reply    Tuyet  October 17, 2020 at 11:53 pm   (5 stars)   This was so delicious! I made it for a lettuce salad. Thanks for the recipe!  Reply    Thuy  October 29, 2020 at 4:54 am   (5 stars)   So delicious and easy to make! It was my first time trying with watercress and I enjoyed the flavor.  Reply    BrianN  October 30, 2020 at 2:23 pm   (5 stars)   I only had time to marinate it for 30 minutes, still had a lot of flavor. Thanks for the recipe!  Reply    Kim  November 04, 2020 at 1:52 am   (5 stars)   This was such an easy and delicious dinner. My husband normally doesn't eat a lot of beef but he liked this one.  Reply    Binh  January 28, 2021 at 12:56 am   (5 stars)   So easy and delicious! I've tried it with watercress. butter lettuce, and red rice and enjoyed them all.  Reply    Ana  February 09, 2021 at 12:44 am   (5 stars)   Hi Vy! This turned out so flavorful. Thanks for the recipe!  Reply    Tuong  February 15, 2021 at 5:32 am   (5 stars)   So delicious with the watercress! I'm not a fan of tomatoes and skipped that. Thanks for the recipe.  Reply    Son  February 16, 2021 at 10:04 pm   (5 stars)   I didn't have a chance to marinate it and it was still good!  Reply    Anh  February 18, 2021 at 1:14 am   (5 stars)   My kids usually don't like beef but they enjoyed this very much!  Reply    Tran  March 11, 2021 at 12:19 am   (5 stars)   I had it with both the watercress and rice. So good!  Reply    Victoria  March 18, 2021 at 11:58 pm   (5 stars)   The beef was so good. I use this as part of my meal prep and had it with a lettuce salad.  Reply    John  April 02, 2021 at 4:11 am   (5 stars)   Quick, easy, and delicious! This goes into a regular rotation with the thit kho.  Reply    Tom  April 29, 2021 at 5:00 am   (5 stars)   So easy to make! I like it the watercress and butter lettuce.  Reply    Christine  April 30, 2021 at 12:38 am   (5 stars)   I have this and your thit kho on regular rotation. It's the perfect weeknight dinner that doesn't take a lot of work or time. The kids love it with red rice. They're not too fond of watercress but I'm hoping they'll change their mind one day.  Reply    Kathleen  June 23, 2021 at 3:08 am   (5 stars)   Easy to make and so good with both rice and watercress.  Reply    Hayley  June 24, 2021 at 3:29 am   (5 stars)   Easy and great for a quick meal!  Reply    Michael  July 14, 2021 at 11:25 pm   (5 stars)   Easy to make and so good with both watercress and butter lettuce.  Reply    Patrick  September 25, 2021 at 11:56 pm   (5 stars)   Easy and delicious weeknight dinner!  Reply    Nate  March 14, 2022 at 11:17 pm   (5 stars)   One of my favorite meals to make for meal prep. EAsy and delicious!  Reply    Josie  April 03, 2022 at 1:02 am   (5 stars)   We tried this tonight. I made it for my partner (who is a chef) and she raved over it. Thank you for helping me wow her!!! ; )  Reply   Vy Tran  April 03, 2022 at 1:57 am   You're welcome Josie! And thank you for this! It made my week =)  Reply        Leave a Reply (/vietnamese-shaking-beef-or-thit-bo-luc-lac/#respond) Cancel reply   Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *   Recipe Rating Recipe Rating (0)          (1)           (2)           (3)           (4)           (5)             Comment *    Name *  ()   Email *  ()   (subscribe)  Notify me of follow-up comments by email.  (subscribe)  Notify me of new posts by email.  (Post Comment)  (105)  (0)   (c934dd85bc)   Δ  (64)      Primary Sidebar ()    XIN CHÀO AND HELLO! 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