Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)

Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)

5 min
4 servings

Hi guys! Today I’m going to share how to make Bo luc Lac, Vietnamese wok-seared steak- Shaking Beef! If you love beef/steak, this is definitely a must try!! So flavorful…

Ingredients

  • 1 lb filet mignon or Rib-eye, remove silver skin and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 Tbs soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce, optional
  • 1 Tbs sugar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 Tbs cooking oil
  • 2 Tbs unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 3 to 4 green onions, cut halves in lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients for marinate beef in a large mixing bowl and mix well with your hand. Cover with a plastic wrap and let it marinate for 2 hours in a refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile make lime dipping sauce by adding all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat; add cooking oil and swirl to coat. Add marinated beef, spread as one layer so they will sear nicely. Cook 1 minute each side, or until nicely seared and cooked until your desire doneness.

  4. 4

    Add butter, garlic, shallot and green onions, stir everything together and cook until vegetables got soften, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with lime dipping sauce. Serve on a bed of tomato slices or salad for your taste.