Vietnamese Beef Balls – (Thit Bo Vien)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 12
Delectable Vietnamese Beef Balls Recipe for a Hearty Meal
in Beef

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup vietnamese fish sauce , plus ( nuoc mam )
1 tablespoon vietnamese fish sauce ( nuoc mam )
1 tablespoon potato starch , plus
1 teaspoon potato starch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
2 lbs trimmed boneless beef shank
4 cloves garlic ( crushed )
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil ( for shaping meatballs )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
284
Sugar
2g
Fat
20g
Thit Bo Vien, or Vietnamese beef balls, are a popular dish in Vietnamese cuisine. They can be enjoyed as a snack or as a main meal. The beef balls are tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. The mixture of fish sauce, potato starch, and sesame oil gives these beef balls a unique savory flavor. This recipe can also be served with a side of rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fish sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon potato starch, 1 teaspoon potato starch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper.
2.Cut the beef shank into small pieces and add it to the mixing bowl.
3.Add 4 cloves of crushed garlic and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the mixing bowl.
4.Mix everything together well and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
5.Form meatballs with the mixture. Wet hands help the mixture to not stick.
6.Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, and cook for 4 minutes, shaking frequently to brown the meatballs on all sides.

PROS

These beef balls are incredibly flavorful and tender, perfect for a hearty meal.

They are high in protein and a great source of iron, which helps to maintain healthy red blood cells.

CONS

The beef balls are high in sodium, due to the use of fish sauce.
Those on a low-sodium diet should take caution and adjust the recipe accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, which helps to build and repair tissues. It is also a great source of iron, which is needed to make hemoglobin in red blood cells.

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