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Preparation
45 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Beef soup cooked with potatoes and carrots is an appealing soup, with a fresh cooking method that will bring a different taste to your palate. Let’s get into the kitchen to make this delicious dish for your family and loved ones to enjoy!
Ingredients for Beef Soup with Potatoes and Carrots For 4 people
Beef 300 gr Carrots 2 pieces Potatoes 2 pieces Tomatoes 1 piece Coriander A little Garlic 4 cloves Chopped ginger 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 250 ml Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Common seasoning A little (sugar/salt/msg/pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- Fresh beef usually does not have a dark red color but will have a bright red color, fat is yellow, the meat fibers are small, and the meat is soft without sticking to the hand when pressed. There should be no unpleasant smell when smelling.
- Avoid buying beef that is pale green, has white spots like rice grains on the meat fibers, as it may be infected with harmful parasites. At the same time, the fat should not be dark yellow, and the meat should not be slimy or sticky when pressed, which indicates poor quality beef.
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- Good potatoes, when picked up, will feel heavy, firm, and smooth. Yellow potatoes will be sweeter than those with a creamy white color.
- Absolutely avoid buying sprouted potatoes or those that have turned green as these potatoes contain a high level of toxins, posing health risks to consumers.
- In addition, of course, do not choose deformed or soft potatoes as these are old potatoes. Spoiled potatoes are those that have rotted and have a foul smell.
See details: How to choose delicious and starchy potatoes
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Fresh and delicious carrots will have a deep orange color, bright skin, and the root will be firm and solid. The carrot tops are still green and not wilted.
- Additionally, choose long, slender carrots with few eyes on the body to make it easier to prepare dishes.
- Do not buy those that have a foul smell, rotten tops, and twisted bodies. These are old carrots that are difficult to process.
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How to make Beef Potato Carrot Soup
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Prepare the beef
Wash 300g of beef thoroughly, cut it into bite-sized square pieces, and it is recommended to cut across the grain to prevent the beef from being chewy when eaten.
Tip: To prevent the beef in this soup from having a strong odor, place the beef in a pot of cold water and then bring it to a boil on the stove (do not add the beef when the water is already boiling). When the beef is slightly cooked, it will help reduce the smell of the beef.
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Marinate the beef
After cutting the beef into bite-sized pieces, marinate it with: 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce.
Mix the beef well and marinate it for 30 minutes.
Note: If you have time, you can also prepare and marinate the beef overnight in the refrigerator to help the beef absorb the spices more deeply.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 250ml of cooking oil. Then add the potatoes to the pan and fry until they are golden on both sides, then take them out and place them on a plate lined with paper to absorb the oil.
Note: Frying the potatoes briefly will help them become softer and sweeter when cooked.Wash the carrots, peel them, and shape them into flowers. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.
Wash the scallions and chop them finely. Peel 4 cloves of garlic and mince them.
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Stir-fry the beef
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil (reuse the oil from frying the potatoes earlier) into the pot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add the beef and stir-fry until the beef is seared.
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Cooking soup
After sautéing the beef, continue to add the diced tomatoes and sauté, then add 1.5 liters of water and simultaneously add the carrots, cover and simmer.
Check frequently to see if the carrots are soft before adding the fried potatoes, and simmer until the carrots are tender and the potatoes soften.
Season the dish to taste, and when serving, ladle it into a bowl and add chopped scallions and cilantro to enjoy.
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Final product
This is a delicious, nutritious dish that is easy to cook for your family to enjoy.
The dish has a sweet flavor from fresh vegetables, tender beef, and rich broth. You can serve it with noodles, hot rice, or even bread, all of which are very appealing!
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Beef potato carrot soup is a simple and nutritious dish for the family. After tiring days of work, nothing beats a hot bowl of beef soup. Hurry and make this dish for your loved ones!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel VIET FAMILY
