Gluten Free Vietnamese Shaking Beef
Bold, caramelized beef cubes shaken in a screaming-hot skillet, draped over a bright watercress and tomato salad, and finished with a zingy lime-salt dipping sauce — this Vietnamese classic is one of those dishes that looks and tastes like a restaurant splurge but comes together in under an hour at home. The marinade is built from tamari and a certified gluten free oyster sauce instead of the traditional soy-based versions, so every drop of that glossy, garlicky pan sauce is completely safe without sacrificing any of the deep umami flavor the dish is known for. It serves four, making it a genuinely impressive weeknight dinner or a low-effort dinner-party centerpiece. The high-heat searing technique is what gives each cube that irresistible crust — don't skip patting the beef dry before it hits the pan, because that step is what makes the difference between a sear and a steam. Peppery watercress, sweet tomato, and sharp red onion dressed in olive oil and fresh lime juice cut right through the richness of the beef, so every bite feels balanced and alive. Steamed jasmine rice on the side is optional but honestly rounds the whole plate out beautifully.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 ½ lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp gluten free oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or canola oil), divided
For the dipping sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 4 cups watercress or baby arugula
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- steamed jasmine rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, gluten free oyster sauce, sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves. Add the beef cubes and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2
While the beef marinates, stir together the lime juice, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the salt dissolves. Set the dipping sauce aside.
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