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Vietnamese Beef Bowl

Vietnamese Beef Bowl

Discover the magic of Vietnamese Beef Bowl! A savory-sweet beef dish with fresh herbs and veggies, perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and unforgettable in flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g beef shoulder cut into cubes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 80 ml olive oil divided
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 60 ml fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 juice lime Juice of 1 lime
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 1 cucumber julienned
  • ½ small green cabbage roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 60 ml hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • as needed water for thinning

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Marinate the beef with garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper; let it sit at room temperature for about an hour.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the remaining brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and rice vinegar in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Cook the rice according to package instructions and chop the vegetables (carrots, cucumber, cabbage, cilantro, mint).
  4. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat, add remaining olive oil, then sear the beef cubes, turning for 1 minute per side until golden crust forms.
  5. Drain excess oil, add red bell peppers, sauté for a minute, toss in green onions, and cook for another 30 seconds; pour in the sauce mixture and stir in butter until melted.
  6. Assemble the bowls by dividing rice among four bowls, topping with beef mixture, julienned veggies, herbs, and peanuts, then drizzle hoisin sauce over the top; serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1073mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Toast peanuts lightly for enhanced flavor. Use fresh herbs for better taste. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over bowls. If storing leftovers, keep components separate to maintain freshness; best eaten within 2 days. Adjust the chili sauce to your heat preference.
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