Try a change of pace with stewed beef in tomato sauce and cheese beef in tomato sauce, two beef dishes that may seem complicated but are actually extremely simple. Rest assured that this will be a dish that everyone will love; let’s get started cooking to make these two dishes!
1. Stewed Beef in Tomato Sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
2 hours 20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed Beef in Tomato Sauce For 3 people
Beef 400 gr Tomatoes 3 fruits Ginger 1 piece Onion 1 piece Garlic 4 cloves Green onions 3 stalks Seasoning 1 teaspoon Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Ketchup 1 tablespoon
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh onions
- When choosing onions, select bulbs with thin, shiny, and evenly colored skin; when touched, they should feel dry and firm.
- Avoid bulbs that have sprouted, have hard spots alongside soft areas, or have uneven coloring.
How to choose delicious fresh ginger
- You should choose ginger rhizomes that have a smooth and shiny skin.
- The skin of the ginger must be thin; good ginger will not be thick and fibrous.
- A good ginger rhizome will allow you to easily create a scratch on the ginger skin with your fingernail.
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How to cook Tomato Sauce Beef Stew
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Prepare and blanch the beef
Rinse the beef briefly and then cut it into square pieces about 2 finger lengths, then blanch in boiling water for about 3 minutes, avoiding overcooking to prevent losing the quality of the beef.
See details: Preparing non-smelly beef
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Prepare other ingredients
We peel garlic and then mince it, next wash and peel tomatoes, and cut them into small cubes.
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Make tomato sauce
Heat a pan on the stove, when the pan is hot, add oil to the pan, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant, next add the tomatoes and stir-fry until they break down, then season the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce.
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Stir-fried beef with onions
Take another pot to prepare the beef. We place the pot on the stove and add cooking oil, waiting for the oil to heat before adding ginger, onions, and scallions to stir-fry until fragrant.
After the ginger, onions, and scallions are cooked, add the beef and stir-fry until the meat is firm.
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Beef stewed with tomato sauce
Add the prepared tomato sauce into the pot and stir well for about 3 minutes. Next, add a bowl of water just enough to cover the meat.
When the water boils, we season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and finally cover and simmer for 2 hours to allow the meat to become tender and absorb the flavors.
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Completion
After 2 hours of waiting, we have a delicious beef stew with a fragrant ketchup aroma and an appealing color.
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Finished Product
After simmering, we take the beef out onto a plate and add a little cilantro and some pepper on top to enhance the flavor of the dish.
This will surely be a dish loved by the whole family. We can serve it with bread or white rice.
2. Minced Beef Cheese Balls in Tomato Sauce
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Minced Beef Cheese Balls in Tomato Sauce For 3
Minced beef 200 gr Cheese balls a little Tomatoes 2 pieces Shiitake mushrooms 5 gr Eggs 1 piece Tapioca flour 3 tablespoons Garlic 2 cloves Shallots 2 bulbs Common seasonings a little (sugar/salt/pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose good quality dried shiitake mushrooms.
- Good shiitake mushrooms must have a large, round, and thick cap. The outer layer must be firm and have a characteristic aroma.
- Choose mushrooms that are dry, crispy, and light to ensure quality.
How to choose good quality chicken eggs
- When buying eggs, avoid purchasing eggs with dirty or unclean shells as these are often not inspected. It is advisable to buy eggs from large supermarkets to ensure quality and hygiene.
- When selecting eggs, the quality of the eggshell is also very important. The eggshell should not be too thin and should not have any cracks. Eggs with thin, rough, or broken shells may be contaminated.
Where to buy cheese?
You can buy cheese at convenience stores or large grocery stores, or at TasteVN to purchase and choose the type of cheese according to your preferences!
How to make Cheese Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
First, soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 5 minutes, then chop them finely.
Peel and chop the garlic and shallots finely. Next, wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.
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Marinate the minced beef
Put the meat into a bowl, then add the mushrooms and minced shallots, and mix together with the meat.
Next, season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 3 tablespoons of tapioca flour, and finally crack an egg into the mixture and start mixing all the ingredients together.
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Shape the beef into balls with cheese
Next, we shape the meat into half circles, then place cheese in the center to make the filling. We will continue shaping until we run out of ingredients.
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Fried Beef Meatballs
Put a pan on the stove, add cooking oil to the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add the beef meatballs and fry them until they are golden brown on both sides.
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Make Tomato Sauce
Use another pan to make the sauce, place the pan on the stove, add oil and wait until the oil is hot, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Finally, add the chopped tomatoes and stir-fry until the tomatoes are mushy.
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Make Ground Beef Cheese Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
After completing the previous step, we add a cup of water, then season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and cook until the water is nearly evaporated.
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Final Product
After completing, we sprinkle a little green onion on top and a bit of ground pepper to enhance the rich flavor of the dish. The fragrant smell of beef mingles with the sharp scent of onion and pepper, creating a very appealing dish. You can serve it with white rice.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Beef
- Fresh and delicious beef does not have a dark red color; moreover, the beef fat should be bright yellow and firm.
- You should choose small, tender pieces of beef and avoid large and tough pieces.
- When you press the beef with your hand, it should not stick, and the beef should not have a foul smell.
Tips for Preparing to Remove the Smell of Beef
- Use a small bowl of white wine and soak the piece of beef in it. Soak for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse the meat with clean water.
- Alternatively, you can take a lemon, squeeze the juice or rub it directly on the piece of beef. Rub both sides evenly for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Additionally, vinegar is effective in cleaning beef and removing any foul smell, making it quite simple to use.
- Moreover, you just need to soak the piece of meat directly in a small bowl of vinegar for about 10 minutes. Then rinse the meat with water to clean it and proceed with the cooking.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that have bright red skin and are evenly colored.
- The outer skin is intact, without scratches, and firm to the touch.
- Pay attention to the small, evenly distributed spots on the outer skin.
Above is a detailed guide on how to make tomato beef stew easily and quickly. TasteVN hopes that the delicious and simple cooking suggestions we share will be helpful to you. Wishing you success in your cooking!
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