Beef Chunk Steak With Lime-Pepper Sauce (Bo Luc Lac)

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   In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce and stir until the sugar dissolves.

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   Toss in the beef.

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   Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Make the lime-pepper dipping sauce by combining the remaining 1/4 teaspoon sugar, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.

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   Taste and add more water if the sauce is too tart.

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   Set aside.

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   Prepare a serving plate by covering it with a generous layer of leaf lettuce, onions and tomatoes.

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   Season the tomatoes with salt.

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   Heat the oil in a wok on over high heat until the oil smokes slightly.

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    Add the butter, and stir just until the butter melts.

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    Add the beef, and stir in a circular motion.

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    Simultaneously use the back of a metal spatula to press the meat against the sides of the wok to char.

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    Cook until the meat is browned but still lightly pink in the middle, about 7 minutes.

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    (Avoid having the meat simply boil in the liquid fat.)

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    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to the prepared serving plate.

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    Serve immediately with the lime-pepper dipping sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.