Beef Luc Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef)

Beef Luc Lac, or “shaking beef,” is a flavorful Vietnamese stir-fry made with tender beef cubes seared over high heat, tossed with garlic, soy, and oyster sauce. Served with fresh salad greens and rice, it’s a delicious balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs beef tenderloin, ribeye, or sirloin, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Watercress or mixed greens
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• Steamed white rice (for serving)

Directions

1. Prepare the beef: Cut beef tenderloin, ribeye, or sirloin into 1-inch cubes.
2. Marinate: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Toss beef cubes in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3. Prep the salad: Arrange watercress or mixed greens, tomato slices, and cucumber slices on a serving platter.
4. Cook the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes without stirring, then “shake” or toss to cook all sides evenly (about 3–4 minutes total for medium-rare).
5. Serve: Place beef over the salad greens. Serve with steamed white rice and a dipping sauce made from lime juice, salt, and black pepper.