Shaking Beef Recipe

Name: Shaking Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes; 5 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons canola oil; 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup rice wine or white wine; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; Juice of 1 medium lime (about tablespoons); 2 bunches watercress or 1 small head red leaf lettuce, separated into leaves; 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 3 scallions, trimmed and cut in 1-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
5 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup rice wine or white wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Juice of 1 medium lime (about tablespoons)
2 bunches watercress or 1 small head red leaf lettuce, separated into leaves
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
3 scallions, trimmed and cut in 1-inch lengths
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
In large bowl, place meat, garlic, 1 tablepsoon sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and no more than 12 hours.
2
Whisk together rice-wine vinegar, wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar.
3
In small ramekin, whisk together lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4
Arrange watercress or lettuce on four plates.
5
Divide meat into 2 portions and place in two medium bowls.
6
In wok or large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until smoking, then add 1 portion meat in one layer. Sear until brown crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip to brown other side, another 3 to 4 minutes. Add half of red onion slices and half scallions, and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup vinegar mixture and shake pan to release beef, stirring if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon butter, shaking pan until butter melts. Remove meat, and repeat with remaining portion of meat and remaining onions, scallions, vinegar mixture, and butter.
7
Arrange beef on top of lettuce and serve with lime dipping sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes, 5 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons), 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Shaking Beef falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shaking Beef

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