_Sips tea_ Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a Vietnamese dish that’s about to become your new dinner obsession – Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef). Trust me, once you try this, you’ll be shaking your hips in the kitchen with joy!
This luxurious dish combines tender cubes of beef, vibrant greens, and a sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance. As someone who’s spent countless hours perfecting this recipe, I can promise you it’s worth every minute.
Ingredients (serves 4):
– 1.5 lbs ribeye or filet mignon, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 5 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon fish sauce
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– Fresh ground black pepper
– Butter (yes, honey, we’re getting fancy!)
– Mixed greens or watercress
– Red onions, thinly sliced
– Cherry tomatoes
Girl, let me walk you through this…
First, marinate those beautiful beef cubes with the garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (perfect time to pour yourself a glass of wine 😉).
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Now, here’s where the magic happens. Heat your wok or large skillet until it’s smoking hot – like, first-date nervous kind of hot! Add a tablespoon of butter and half the beef cubes. Here’s the fun part: SHAKE that pan! This is why it’s called shaking beef, and honey, it’s a great arm workout too!
Cook for about 2 minutes until you get a beautiful sear. Remove and repeat with remaining beef. The key is not to overcrowd the pan – we’re making dinner, not hosting a beef party!
Arrange your greens on a platter, scatter those red onions and tomatoes around (make it pretty, we eat with our eyes first!), and top with your gorgeous, caramelized beef. The hot beef will slightly wilt the greens, creating this amazing contrast of temperatures and textures.
For extra oomph, I like to serve this with a lime-pepper dipping sauce. Just mix lime juice, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. _chef’s kiss_
Y’all, this dish is seriously restaurant-quality, but you made it in your own kitchen! How fabulous is that? And the best part? It takes less than 30 minutes to make – quicker than waiting for delivery!
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Remember, cooking is all about having fun and adding your own flair. Now go forth and shake that beef, darling! And if anyone asks where you got this amazing recipe, tell them your favorite food blogger hooked you up! 💁♀️✨
