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 oil (divided) 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp sugar ½ tsp black pepper (ground) 1 onion (cut into wedges) 1 small head lettuce 2 tomatoes (cut into wedges) 1 cucumber (sliced)
Materials & Tools
Wok or large frying pan Mixing bowls Knife and chopping board Serving platter
Preparation steps
Total Time
35 min
Cooking Time
10 min
Active Time
25 min
Marinate Beef
Mix beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and pepper. Leave 20 minutes.
20 min
Cook Onion
Heat 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry garlic and onion 1 - 2 minutes until fragrant and softened, then set aside.
3 min
Sear Beef
Heat remaining oil over high heat. Sear beef, leaving it 1 minute before shaking pan, for about 3 minutes until browned.
5 min
Add Butter
Add butter to the beef and toss quickly until melted, then turn off heat. Add onion and garlic and toss to combine.
2 min
Serve
Arrange beef over lettuce with tomato and cucumber, and serve with rice or fries.
5 min
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
480kcal
32g protein
20g fat
35g carbs
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