Stir-Fried Vietnamese Shaking Beef with Black Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

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Tender cubes of beef quickly seared with garlic and black pepper create a rich, savory dish best served with steamed rice and a simple salad. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef tenderloin, soy sauce, oyster sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef tenderloin
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small, sliced into rings red onion
2 cups mixed salad greens
2 lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb beef tenderloin cubes with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add marinated beef cubes in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a brown crust.
Step 4: Stir the beef and add 1 tbsp butter and 1 small sliced red onion. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until beef is medium-rare and onions are slightly softened.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over 2 cups mixed salad greens with 2 lime wedges on the side for squeezing.