Caramelized Shaking Beef with Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender cubes of beef wok-seared with a caramelized soy and oyster sauce glaze, served over fragrant jasmine rice. This vietnamese-inspired beef ready in about 40 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin, soy sauce, oyster sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions
• 4, for serving lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with 1 1/2 cups water in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let steam for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper until sugar dissolves. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and toss to coat; marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add marinated beef cubes to the wok in a single layer. Sear without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a caramelized crust, then stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until beef is medium-rare and sauce thickens and coats the meat.
5. Step 5: Serve the shaking beef over steamed jasmine rice, garnished with 2 sliced green onions and accompanied by 4 crisp lettuce leaves to wrap bites if desired.