Caramelised Vietnamese Shredded Beef

Name: Caramelised Vietnamese Shredded Beef
Ingredients: 500g / 1lb (3 cups) leftover cooked brisket or other beef (, shredded or chopped (Note 1); 1 - 2 tbsp oil (, for cooking); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce (, light or all purpose); 2.5 tbsp (packed) brown sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp lemongrass paste (Note 2); Rice or noodles; Lime wedges OR Nuoc Cham (Note 3); Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves (and/or finely sliced green onions); Finely sliced red chilli, sliced cucumber, crushed peanuts*

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Total Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

14 minutes

Cook Time

6 minutes

Rating

(26)

Ingredients

3 servings

500g / 1lb (3 cups) leftover cooked brisket or other beef (, shredded or chopped (Note 1)
1 - 2 tbsp oil (, for cooking)
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce (, light or all purpose)
2.5 tbsp (packed) brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp lemongrass paste (Note 2)
Rice or noodles
Lime wedges OR Nuoc Cham (Note 3)
Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves (and/or finely sliced green onions)
Finely sliced red chilli, sliced cucumber, crushed peanuts*

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Step 1

Mix Marinade in a bowl.

Step 2

Add shredded beef and mix. Set aside 5 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add about half the beef and spread out in single layer.

Step 4

Leave undisturbed until golden (about 1 minute). Flip then cook the other side just briefly (about 30 seconds) just to heat and get a touch of golden, then remove.