Bò Lúc Lắc Recipe - NGON Vietnam

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

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

–

Marinate Beef

Mix beef with soy, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper (20 min).

20 min

Stir-fry Base

Heat butter, add garlic, onion, stir-fry.

5 min

Cook Beef

Stir-fry beef over high heat, shake pan until browned.

5 min

Serve

With lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or rice/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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