Braised Beef
Get this simple recipe for braised beef for that savory-sweet tender chunks of beef that is rich of flavor and spices. Inspired by Chowking's braised beef rice toppings.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons 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 leaves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup carrot (- cut round about an inch thick)
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (- dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
- spring onions (- chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Stir in the carrots and cornstarch mixture and boil the sauce for about 5 minutes or until reduced and becomes thick.
- 4
Serve on top of steamy rice bowls and garnish with some chopped spring onions.