# Shaking beef (from Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food))

Video: [Vietnamese Shaking Beef - Bò lúc lắc | Helen's Recipes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60) by [Helen's Recipes (Vietnamese Food)](https://www.youtube.com/@HelenRecipes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.78 per serving, ~$11.33 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.22* per serving (82%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 500 g beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- a pinch of salt salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- some watercress
- some lettuce
- some tomatoes
- some black pepper

## Steps

1. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=18s) Cut the beef into one-inch cubes.
2. [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=24s) Marinate the beef with minced garlic, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, soya sauce, and vegetable oil, then mix and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
3. [1:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=86s) Slice the red onion into thin slices.
4. [1:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=94s) Mix the onion slices with sugar and vinegar, then set aside.
5. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=132s) Cut the bell pepper into one-inch squares.
6. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=145s) Heat a wok over high heat until very hot and smoking, add vegetable oil and swirl.
7. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=153s) Fry minced garlic until fragrant, add the marinated beef, and stir-fry quickly.
8. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=192s) Shake the wok to sear the beef evenly without overcooking.
9. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=204s) Add the bell pepper squares in the last minute of cooking.
10. [3:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=216s) Transfer the cooked beef and peppers onto a plate arranged with lettuce, watercress, and sliced tomatoes.
11. [3:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNYIjrRYm60&t=219s) Sprinkle black pepper on top and garnish with the marinated pickled red onions.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- wok
- spatula
- plate

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin

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