Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Print)
Juicy marinated beef stir-fried with colorful peppers and onions, served with zesty lime dipping sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1.1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ For Stir-Frying
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges
11 - 1 small green bell pepper, cut into chunks
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, cut into chunks
13 - 2 spring onions, cut into 2 inch lengths
→ For the Lime Dipping Sauce
14 - 1 lime, juiced
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ To Serve
17 - 3.5 oz watercress or baby greens
18 - 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
19 - Steamed jasmine rice (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine beef cubes with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil. Toss well to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
02 - Mix lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until salt dissolves. Set aside for serving.
03 - Spread watercress and tomato slices across a large serving platter as a bed for the cooked beef.
04 - Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until the surface shimmers and oil begins to smoke slightly.
05 - Add marinated beef in a single layer. Let sear undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a dark brown crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper searing.
06 - Toss or shake the pan vigorously, stir-frying beef for 2 to 3 minutes until browned on all sides but still pink and juicy inside.
07 - Add onion wedges and bell pepper chunks. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until vegetables are just tender but retain crisp texture. Toss in spring onions for 30 seconds.
08 - Transfer the stir-fried beef and vegetables directly onto the prepared platter over watercress and tomatoes. Serve immediately with lime dipping sauce and steamed rice if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its faster than takeout and tastes infinitely better, ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
- The way tender seared beef meets crisp vegetables and tangy lime sauce creates this perfect balance of flavors and textures that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the beef instead of searing it, so work in batches if your pan is smaller than it should be
- Letting the beef rest for a minute after stir frying makes a huge difference in juiciness, but serve it while still hot
03 -
- Pat the beef cubes dry before marinating if they are wet from packaging, excess water prevents proper searing
- Have all ingredients prepped and arranged beside the stove before you turn on the heat, stir frying waits for no one