Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) Light
Quick-seared Vietnamese shaking beef over watercress with lime pepper dip. 360 calories, 32g protein, savory and tender.
Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) Light has 360 calories per serving, with 32g protein, 10g carbs, 20g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 8 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
360
Calories
32g
Protein
64% DV
10g
Carbs
4% DV
20g
Fat
26% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
💪 32g protein per serving.
🔥 8.9g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$6.00
Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) Light
Tender cubes of beef quick-seared and “shaken” in a savory garlic-soy glaze over crisp watercress—360 calories and 32g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 6 oz lean beef sirloin, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 lime (juice + wedges)
- 1 tsp black pepper, plus more for dipping
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 cups watercress
Instructions
- Marinate the beef cubes with garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and vinegar for 15 minutes.
- Arrange watercress on a serving plate as the bed.
- Make the dip by mixing lime juice with sea salt and plenty of black pepper.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over high heat until smoking.
- Add the beef in a single layer and sear 1 minute without stirring.
- Shake the pan and toss the beef for 2-3 minutes until glazed and medium-rare.
- Spoon the beef over the watercress and serve with the lime-pepper dip.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 360 kcal |
| Protein | 32g |
| Carbs | 10g |
| Fat | 20g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Use a screaming-hot pan so the beef sears instead of steaming.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed.
- The lime-salt-pepper dip is what makes this dish—don’t skip it.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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