Learn how to cook braised beef with an easy-to-make recipe that’s as delicious and soft as the restaurant’s. The secret to making family meals more cozy.
Braised beef is one of Vietnam’s traditional dishes, loved for its delicious, rich flavor and softness of beef. This dish is suitable for family meals on cold days, bringing a cozy, gathering feeling. Below is a delicious, restaurant-like recipe for braised beef that you can make right at home.
Ingredient
2 braised beef spice balls
800g beef (muscles, tendons, ribs…)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon seasoning powder
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ sliced ginger root
8-10 lemongrass branches
1 pack of unsweetened fresh milk (200ml)
Chopped carrots
50g cornstarch
Instructions on how to
Step 1: Mix Spices
Dissolve 2 braised beef seasoning tablets in 100ml of boiling water, let steep for about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Marinate the Beef
Mix beef with sugar, seasoning powder, fish sauce, pepper, minced onion, minced garlic, ginger, and braised beef seasoning. Add crushed lemongrass and mix well. Marinate the meat in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Step 3: Stir-fry Beef
Stir-fry the beef on an infrared or gas stove until the meat is firm, then transfer the beef to the rice cooker.
Step 4: Cook Beef
Add unsweetened fresh milk and water to the rice cooker, stir well and cook for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender. Add carrots and cook for another 15-20 minutes until carrots are soft.
Step 5: Create a Thickness for the Sauce
Dissolve cornstarch with water then add to the pot, stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Enjoy
Delicious and soft braised beef will be an indispensable dish in family meals, especially in winter. This dish can be combined with bread or white rice, creating a rich, attractive flavor.
With this recipe, you will easily prepare a pot of delicious, soft braised beef like you would enjoy at a restaurant. The dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, a great choice to replenish energy for the whole family. Try and feel the wonderful taste of braised beef prepared by yourself!
