Braised Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
409 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Braised Beef
Description
The Braised Beef starts by searing beef cubes with garlic and onion in neutral oil to develop a browned exterior. Then water, soy sauce, star anise, cloves, bay leaves, sugar, and black pepper are added to create a fragrant broth. The mixture simmers gently for 40-50 minutes until the beef becomes fork-tender, absorbing the spices and flavors.
Carrots and a cornstarch slurry are then added to thicken the sauce and cook briefly, resulting in a rich glaze that envelops the meat and vegetables. This method delivers a tender meat texture with a flavorful, lightly spiced sauce perfect over steaming rice bowls. Chopped spring onions add freshness as a garnish.
The dish is a comforting main course that combines savory, slightly sweet, and umami notes enhanced by warming spices and soy. The thickened sauce clings to tender beef and carrots, making it a filling and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 medium onion - chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 pound beef brisket - cut into cubes
- 2-3 cups water
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3-4 pieces star anise
- 3-4 pieces cloves
- 2 pieces bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 cup carrot - cut round about an inch thick
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch - dissolved in ¼ cup water
- spring onions - chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Then saute garlic and onion until slightly tender. Add the chunk of beef and sear the meat in hot oil on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total.
- Add the rest of the ingredients except for the carrots, cornstarch and spring onions and bring to a simmer, cover pot with lid and turn the heat to low. Let it cook for 40-50 minutes or until the meat is fork tender. You may need to add some water if beef is not yet tender at this point.
- Stir in the carrots and cornstarch mixture and boil the sauce for about 5 minutes or until reduced and becomes thick.
- Serve on top of steamy rice bowls and garnish with some chopped spring onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1509mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 7170IU | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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