Vietnamese Beef Marinade (Thit Bò Uop) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Beef Marinade (Thit Bò Uop)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium yellow onions; 2 large gingerroot (skin on); 3 tablespoons granulated garlic; 3 tablespoons white pepper; 1 pear (peeled and cored); 6 1/2 quarts soy sauce; 8 lbs light brown sugar; 8 cups white sugar; 1 cup sesame oil; 1 cup cooking oil; 3 cups chopped green onions

Servings: persons

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1. Puree the chopped yellow onion, ginger root and pear in a robot coupe or food processor. Over medium heat, add cooking oil and bring to temperature Add the onion, ginger and pear. Cook until slightly brown.
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2. Add the garlic and white pepper, mix well.
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3. Add the soy sauce, ensuring all utensils are dry. Tap water will turn this marinade sour and ruin it.
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4. Add both brown and white sugar, cook until granuals are disolved.
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5. Add green onion and cool to room temperature.
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6. Store for up to a week or marinate beef for up to 24-hrs.
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7. Discard used marinade.
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8. 1 cup will marinate up to 10 steaks.

6291

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

1330

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium yellow onions, 2 large gingerroot (skin on), 3 tablespoons granulated garlic, 3 tablespoons white pepper, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Beef Marinade (Thit Bò Uop) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Beef Marinade (Thit Bò Uop)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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