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Shaking Beef
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbspoyster sauce
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 ½ tspgranulated sugar
- 1 ½ tspcornstarch
- 1 tspfish sauce
- ½ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 2garlic cloves
smashed
- 1 ½ lbboneless rib eye steak or new york strip steak
trimmed and cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cthinly sliced red onion or shallot
- 2 tbspwater
- 1 ½ tbspunseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tspgranulated sugar or honey
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ⅛ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- 4 clightly packed watercress
baby arugula, or other salad greens
- 1 ctorn radicchio or 8 halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cfresh mint
basil, or other herb leaves, torn
- 2 tbspcanola oil or other neutral oil
such as grapeseed
Directions
- 1
Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, fish sauce, pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl. If a saltier finish is desired, add up to 1 1/2 teaspoons more oyster sauce. Add beef, toss well to coat, and let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature.
- 2
Rinse onions in a strainer under cold running water for about 10 seconds; set aside. Whisk together 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add onion; top with watercress, radicchio, and herbs. Do not toss.
- 3
Heat a large, heavy skillet over high, and add oil. When oil is shimmering, carefully add beef in a single layer. Cook, shaking pan every 30 to 60 seconds, until seared on all sides and meat reaches desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from heat. Quickly toss salad, and transfer to a platter or serving dish. Pile cooked beef and juices on salad, and serve immediately.
Shaking Beef
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, meaty salad that feels both light and deeply satisfying? This Shaking Beef recipe delivers those restaurant-quality Vietnamese flavors right to your dinner table with tender, quick-cooking steak.
What sets this Shaking Beef apart is the harmonious blend of its rich, savory Vietnamese-style sauce and perfectly seared boneless rib eye. The sauce, featuring oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness, infuses the beef with irresistible umami, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
You'll discover tender, succulent pieces of boneless rib eye steak, infused with a complex, savory sauce, all nestled among crisp watercress and radicchio. The bright herbaceous notes from fresh mint or basil cut through the richness of the meat, creating a dynamic and incredibly satisfying dinner. Despite its gourmet feel, this dish comes together effortlessly, offering a beautiful balance of textures and tastes with 636 calories per serving.
Feel free to experiment with your greens; baby arugula or other salad greens make a great alternative to watercress. If radicchio isn't your preference, halved cherry tomatoes add a lovely pop of sweetness and color. For the steak, New York strip is an excellent substitute for boneless rib eye, and you can swap mint or basil for your favorite fresh herb leaves.
Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you're seeking something flavorful yet light, this Shaking Beef salad also makes an impressive dish for entertaining. Serve it simply as is, letting the rich beef and vibrant greens shine.