Vietnamese Beef Fry With Garlic and Lime

This is a different beef fry recipe made with a variety of sauces. It is a perfect accompaniment with chappathis and rotis as a side dish. It is truly a yummy non-vegetarian dish and a real treat for all those who are looking for a different beef recipe.

Ingredients

2 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs. tomato sauce
3 Tbs. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
500 gm beef cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs Coriander leaves

Method

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and tomato sauce, stir until the sugar dissolves. In another small bowl, stir the garlic, 1-1/2 tsp of the oil, and 1-1/2 tsp. pepper.Keep aside.

Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1-1/2 tsp of the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Swirl to coat the skillet. Add half of the beef in a single layer and cook, without stirring, until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, turn the pieces over and brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1-1/2 tsp. oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining beef, adding it to the bowl with the first batch when done.

Put the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs. oil in the skillet and heat until shimmering hot. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the pan and stir to combine. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the beef and onions are coated, sauce thickens and becomes slightly dry, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander leaves and serve hot.