Sour Cabbage and Potato Beef Stew

Name: Sour Cabbage and Potato Beef Stew
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: beef brisket; pickled cabbage; scallions; ginger; garlic; chili peppers; potatoes; sugar; soy sauce; light soy sauce; Chinese wine

March 17, 2025 10 Minutes Easy

Nutritional Information

400 kcal

Calories

30g

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

Recipe Hot Dishes

This Sour and Spicy Beef Brisket with Pickled Cabbage is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender beef, tangy pickled cabbage, and hearty potatoes for a bold, comforting meal. The beef brisket is blanched with ginger and Chinese wine to remove any gaminess, then simmered in a rich, aromatic broth with stir-fried pickled cabbage, garlic, scallions, and fiery chili peppers for an extra kick. A touch of soy sauce and sugar balances the flavors, while potatoes add a satisfying texture. Slow-cooked in a clay pot, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, absorbing the sour, spicy, and umami-rich broth. Perfect served over steamed rice, this dish is a flavorful harmony of heat, tang, and savory depth—ideal for spice lovers and anyone craving a hearty, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

beef brisket

beef brisket [500g]
potatoes

potatoes [300g]
pickled cabbage

pickled cabbage [200g]

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

sugar

sugar [1 tsp]
soy sauce

soy sauce [1 tbsp]
light soy sauce

light soy sauce [1 tbsp]
Chinese wine

Chinese wine [1 tbsp]

Instructions

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Step 1

I’m using naturally pickled cabbage, which has a pure and clean flavor. It’s better to use beef brisket. After purchasing, wash it with warm water to remove blood.

Step 2

Cut the cleaned beef brisket into uniform small pieces for later use. The size of the meat depends on personal preference.

Step 3

Boil water in a pot, then blanch the beef in cold water. After boiling for one minute, rinse with cold water to remove foam. This is my second time blanching, and I added ginger slices and Chinese wine to remove the fishy smell.

Step 4

I’m using the stem of the pickled cabbage, cutting it into uniform diagonal slices. Also, chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic for later use.

Step 5

Stir-fry the scallions, ginger, and garlic over low heat to avoid burning.

Step 6

Then add the cut pickled cabbage and stir-fry until fragrant.

Step 7

If you like spicy food, you can add chili peppers now. I added dried chili peppers and small chili peppers, which are very spicy and suitable for my taste.