Bò Lúc Lắc
Shaking Beef
Tender cubes of beef stir-fried with garlic, butter, and a savory-sweet sauce, often served with salad, rice, or French fries.
Other variations:
Bò lúc lắc khoai tây chiên, Bò lúc lắc cơm, Bò lúc lắc bánh mì
Category
Stir-Fried Dish
Region
Popular Nationwide
Preparation Time
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
About this recipe
Bò Lúc Lắc gets its name from the tossing and shaking motion used during cooking. It is a Vietnamese adaptation of French-style steak, popular across the country in both casual and upscale dining.
Ingredients List
500 g beef sirloin or tenderloin (cut into cubes)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 onion (cut into wedges)
lettuce leaves
tomato wedges
cucumber slices
Materials & Tools
Wok or large frying pan
mixing bowls
knife and chopping board
serving platter
Preparation steps
Total Time :
35 min
Active Time :
35 min
Cooking Time
–
Step 1
Marinate Beef
Mix beef with soy, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper (20 min).
20 min
Step 2
Stir-fry Base
Heat butter, add garlic, onion, stir-fry.
5 min
Step 3
Cook Beef
Stir-fry beef over high heat, shake pan until browned.
5 min
Step 4
Serve
With lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or rice/fries.
5 min
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Chef’s Tips
Use tender cuts of beef and high heat for quick cooking; avoid overcooking to keep meat juicy.
Serving Suggestions
Lettuce salad, French fries, steamed rice
Nutritional info
480 kcal32 g protein20 g fat35 g carbs
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