Shaking Beef

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In large bowl, place meat, garlic, 1 tablepsoon sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours and no more than 12 hours.

   Step 2

   Whisk together rice-wine vinegar, wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar.

   Step 3

   In small ramekin, whisk together lime juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

   Step 4

   Arrange watercress or lettuce on four plates.

   Step 5

   Divide meat into 2 portions and place in two medium bowls.

   Step 6

   In wok or large skillet over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until smoking, then add 1 portion meat in one layer. Sear until brown crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip to brown other side, another 3 to 4 minutes. Add half of red onion slices and half scallions, and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup vinegar mixture and shake pan to release beef, stirring if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon butter, shaking pan until butter melts. Remove meat, and repeat with remaining portion of meat and remaining onions, scallions, vinegar mixture, and butter.

   Step 7

   Arrange beef on top of lettuce and serve with lime dipping sauce.