How to Make Perfect Shaking Beef with Cookbeo’s Recipe
A common issue many people face when making Shaking Beef is tough and dry beef. In this article, Cookbeo will share tips to help you avoid these problems, so don't miss out!
Ingredients
- 350g beef
- 1 onion ~ 150g
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 1 piece of ginger
- 2 chili peppers
- Bell peppers (green, red, yellow)
- Butter
- Cornstarch
- Pineapple juice (if available)
- Wine (if available)
- Scallions or leeks
- Seasoning: MSG, oyster sauce, fish sauce, pepper, seasoning powder, sugar, annatto oil, soy sauce
Ingredient Notes
- For the beef, it's best to choose tenderloin or ribeye for easy slicing.
- If pineapple juice is unavailable, you can substitute with vinegar or lemon juice. The acidity helps to tenderize the beef.
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Preparing the beef:
Rub the beef with a little ginger-infused wine to clean and remove any strong odors, then rinse and drain. Cut the beef into small cubes, similar in size to dice.
To ensure the beef is flavorful, aromatic, and doesn’t release too much liquid when stir-fried, marinate it with the following seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of MSG
- 1 teaspoon of golden sugar
- 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons of cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon of annatto oil
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons of pineapple juice
- A little minced garlic and ginger
Mix well and let the beef absorb the flavors for about 30 minutes.
Preparing the other ingredients:
Peel the onion, remove the root end, rinse, and cut into small cubes.
Cut half of each bell pepper (green, red, yellow) into cubes, similar to the onion.
Crush the garlic and ginger, then roughly chop.
Rinse and finely chop the chili peppers.
Trim the roots of the scallions or leeks, rinse, and cut into sections.
Cook Shaking Beef
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant. If you prefer your Shaking Beef with a seared brown color, add the butter at this stage. Adding the butter early and cooking at high heat will give the beef a browned crust, but be careful to avoid overcooking and burning the beef.
If you prefer your beef to have a light pink color, add the butter after the beef has been seared.
Next, add the beef to the pan and stir-fry over high heat. Once the beef cubes are browned on all sides, add the butter.
As the butter melts, add the onion and bell peppers, and stir-fry evenly.
Stir for about 1 minute, then add the onions and bell peppers.
Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then add the scallions or leeks and chili peppers. Stir for about 10 seconds, then turn off the heat and transfer the beef to a plate.
How to Enjoy
Shaking Beef is best enjoyed hot, as cooling can diminish its delicious flavor. The beef is tender, fragrant, and richly flavored, enhanced by the aroma of butter and the nuttiness of garlic and ginger. There's a hint of acidity from the wine, and the crisp sweetness of bell peppers and onions, along with the fresh scent of scallions. All these flavors blend together to create an irresistible dish.
This dish pairs well with crispy fries, fresh tomato slices, and a glass of wine for a perfect meal.
Additionally, Shaking Beef is visually appealing, making it an excellent choice for entertaining family and guests during weekends or special occasions. Good luck!
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Additional Information
Why is it called Shaking Beef?
Many people have enjoyed Shaking Beef numerous times, but might not know the origin of its name. Some think 'shaking' refers to the shaking motion when cooking, while others associate it with the act of shaking the pan.
In fact, Shaking Beef is a dish made from beef that’s cut into small cubes, resembling dice. The term 'shaking' comes from the technique of constantly tossing the beef in the pan during cooking.
Shaking Beef is inspired by French cuisine and has been adapted to fit regional Vietnamese flavors, but it still retains its core ingredients of beef, onions, and bell peppers.
