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Vietnamese Shaking Beef

Juicy marinated beef served over flavorful tomato rice, with an optional fresh lettuce and tomato side. The beef is marinated in garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar, then seared to perfection. The rice is cooked with tomato paste, butter, and chicken bouillon for a savory, comforting base.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Lettuce optional, can be dressed with vinegar
  • Tomatoes optional
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 lb beef cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and black pepper. Add beef pieces and mix well. Let marinate for 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor.
  • Rinse and drain the rice. In a pot or rice cooker, add rice, water, tomato paste, butter, salt, and chicken bouillon powder. Cook until fluffy.
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add beef pieces and sear for a 1 minute. Turn and sear until all sides are nicely browned and cooked through.
  • Optional Salad: Dress lettuce and tomato slices with a little vinegar for a fresh side.
  • Plate the tomato rice and top with the beef. Add lettuce and tomatoes on the side.