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Braised Beef in Secret Sauce
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60 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This succulent beef stew recipe delivers rich, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The secret lies in the meticulous preparation—soaking the beef to remove impurities, then caramelizing rock sugar for a deep, aromatic base. Fragrant ginger, umami-packed soy sauce, and warming spices like cumin and white pepper create layers of complexity. A splash of cooking wine adds depth, while slow stewing for 90 minutes ensures fork-tender beef infused with the bold broth. Served with a special sauce, this dish transforms humble ingredients into a comforting yet luxurious meal. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a hearty family dinner, this stew’s slow-cooked perfection makes it unforgettable.
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
60m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beef 500g
The aromatics
- ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
- rock sugar 30g
- cooking wine 2 tbsp
- soy sauce 3 tbsp
- salt 1 tsp
- cumin powder 1 tsp
- white pepper ½ tsp
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Soak the beef in cold water for 2 hours, constantly cleaning the blood water, then boil the water to remove the foam.
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Step 2
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 3
Heat another pot and add rock sugar to caramelize.
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Step 4
After the rock sugar has caramelized, add the prepared ingredients and stir-fry.
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Step 5
Heat another pot with 2000g of water, add ginger and bring to a boil.
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Step 6
After the ginger water has boiled, pour it into the stir-fried ingredients.
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Step 7
Add the beef.
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Step 8
Add cooking wine.
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Step 9
Add soy sauce.
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Step 10
Add salt.
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Step 11
Add cumin powder.
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Step 12
Add white pepper.
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Step 13
Stew in 600ml of water at 90 minutes.
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Step 14
End.
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Step 15
Serve with special sauce.
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