Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)
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
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
Meanwhile make lime dipping sauce by adding all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- 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
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.
Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)
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About this Recipe
Craving a restaurant-quality steak dish that comes together in a flash? This Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) recipe brings authentic Vietnamese flavors to your table with incredible speed, proving you don't need hours to create something truly spectacular.
This recipe shines because of its expertly balanced marinade and the quick, high-heat searing that locks in juices. The combination of savory soy sauce, tangy fish sauce, a touch of sugar, and aromatic black pepper creates a complex flavor profile that perfectly complements the rich beef. It's a technique designed to deliver maximum flavor and tenderness in minimal time, making it a weeknight winner.
What you can expect is incredibly tender, juicy beef cubes, bursting with a savory, peppery, and slightly sweet flavor. The quick searing in butter with garlic and shallots creates a wonderfully aromatic experience, making each bite incredibly satisfying. It's a remarkably flavorful dish that feels sophisticated yet is surprisingly approachable for home cooks.
To customize, you have excellent choices for the star of the dish; either filet mignon or rib-eye will yield fantastic results due to their tenderness and marbling. If you prefer a deeper color and an extra layer of umami, remember the dark soy sauce is an optional but welcome addition. For those who love a peppery kick, you can always adjust the amount of black pepper to your liking.
Serve this flavorful Shaking Beef as the star of your meal. It pairs beautifully with a simple bowl of steamed rice or a fresh green salad, making it ideal for a quick family dinner or a delightful culinary adventure.