The delightful sweet-savory flavor and tenderness of this braised beef dish is popular to those who enjoy eating in Chinese restaurants. Many would prefer to order or dine outside as the taste served is the most familiar, and cooking it at home might be an unwelcome change because the flavor could be different.
With the soft beef melting into every spoonful, and the sauce seeping into every grain of rice – this dish is an absolute delight for your taste buds. Savor the mouthwatering dish that even Chef Tatung loves, and find out whether his version is as delicious.
Braised Beef
Ingredients
- 1 kg. Premium Choice beef brisket, diced
- 4 Tbsps. dark soy sauce
- 4 Tbsps. Maggi Oyster Sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 4 thumbs ginger
- 2 Tbsps. hoisin sauce
- 1 pc. Maggi Magic Chicken Cubes
- 4 pcs. star anise
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 pc. white onion, minced
- 1 pc. carrot, diced
- 3 Tbsps. brown sugar
- Water, to adjust
Additional:
- 2 Tbsps. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
- 2 Tbsps. oyster sauce
- 1 tsp. salt
- Slurry, to thicken
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Boiled carrots
- Spring onion
Instructions
- Prepare the meat. Dice the sirloin beef and brisket. Put it in the pot.
- Assemble the needed ingredients. These are ginger, onions, black pepper, carrots, garlic, Maggi Oyster Sauce, soy sauce, sugar, hoisin sauce, and tomato sauce.
- Add the soy sauce, Maggi Oyster Sauce, tomato sauce, ginger, hoisin sauce, Maggi Magic Chicken Cubes, star anise, garlic, onion, carrot, sugar, and water into the pot. Mix well, then leave it to cook for 25 - 30 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, taste the sauce, then add more sugar, soy sauce, salt, and Maggi Oyster Sauce if preferred. Taste once more, then add the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the sauce. Season with black pepper. Leave it to simmer.
- Boil the rest of the carrots in boiling water seasoned with sugar.
- Garnish with spring onions.
If you and your family like going out to eat in Chinese restaurants, and especially like ordering braised beef, then you can cook this dish in the comfort of your own home. It could become a family special, or could be the braised beef that your family goes back to every time they crave Chinese fast food.
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