Preparation
35 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
When it comes to beef, you cannot miss the delicious, nutritious rustic dishes. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to a fragrant beef tomato soup to enjoy on summer days. Let’s get cooking right away!
Ingredients for Fragrant Beef Tomato Soup For 4 people
Beef 300 gr Tomato 2 pieces Pineapple 1/4 piece Green onion/cilantro 3 sprigs Cooking oil 1 tablespoon White wine 30 ml Common spices A little (salt/ground pepper/sugar/MSG/seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- Choose soft, small beef slices that do not appear too fine. The beef should have a bright red color with white streaks and the fat should be a bright yellow.
- Gently press on the fresh beef slice with your hand; it should have good firmness and elasticity, not feel sticky, and should not have any unpleasant or abnormal odor.
- Avoid buying beef slices that are dark red, with dark yellow fat, that show white spots on the meat, and feel mushy and sticky to the touch.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Fresh and delicious tomatoes are those with bright red skin, firm and plump. When cut in half, the seeds should be yellow, and the flesh should be red. These are naturally ripe tomatoes of very high quality.
- You need to pay attention to the aroma; a naturally ripe tomato usually has a very distinctive fragrance, while those that are artificially ripened have no smell at all.
- Finally, check if the stem is still attached to the fruit. Naturally ripe tomatoes will have fresh green stems firmly attached at the top. Gently pull on the stem to see if it comes off easily; if not, choose that fruit.
How to choose fresh pineapples
- Based on color: You should choose fruits that are eye-catching yellow, sometimes mixed with green. Avoid buying those with uneven ripeness, especially those that have turned brown, as they are overripe and about to spoil.
- Based on shape: Fruits that are short and round usually have more flesh than those that are elongated. Choose pineapples with larger eyes for the best quality, as these are naturally ripe and will not lose much flesh when peeled.
- Based on aroma: Fruits with a sweet, not overly strong smell are perfectly ripe and ready to eat. If you detect a very strong smell, it means they are overripe, can spoil quickly, and may undergo natural fermentation.
- Based on touch: A perfectly ripe pineapple will have slightly wrinkled skin, and when pressed, it should feel moderately soft. If it feels hard and heavy, then it is not yet ripe.
How to prepare Tomato Beef Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
To eliminate the unpleasant odor, rub the beef with 30ml of white wine for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with 2 – 3 times of water.
After the beef is drained, proceed to cut it into thin slices.
Effective ways to remove the unpleasant smell of beef at home:
- Eliminate the smell of beef by rubbing salt with fresh ginger around the piece of beef for about 5 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Massage the beef with a bit of lemon or vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse to make the meat more fragrant.
- Marinate the beef with minced garlic or chopped green onions before cooking to help the beef lose its smell and enhance its characteristic aroma.
See details: Tips to remove the smell of various meats you should know
Wash the tomatoes and pineapple, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and the pineapple into small fan-shaped pieces.
Wash the green onions and coriander, chop them finely, and set aside the tops of the green onions to marinate with the meat.
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Marinate the beef
Put the sliced beef into a bowl to marinate with 1 chopped green onion, 1/2 spoon of salt, 1 spoon of sugar, 1 spoon of monosodium glutamate, a bit of ground pepper, and mix well.
Use plastic wrap to cover the bowl tightly and marinate the meat for about 15 minutes for the flavors to penetrate.
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Cook the soup
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the tomatoes and pineapple and stir-fry for about 3 minutes over medium heat, then add the marinated beef and stir quickly for about 1 minute until the meat is partially cooked.
Next, pour in 1.2 liters of boiling water, then add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, stirring well to dissolve the seasonings.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste, then add chopped green onions, cilantro, and a bit of ground pepper to sauté for aroma, then turn off the heat.
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Finished Product
A bowl of hot and fragrant beef tomato soup that is extremely eye-catching. The beef is tender and sweet, perfectly complementing the tomatoes and herbs. The sour and sweet taste of the broth, paired with hot rice, is incredibly delightful.
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The above is the complete recipe for beef tomato soup that is refreshing and delicious, very suitable for enjoying on summer days. Take a look for an additional tasty dish in your home menu. TasteVN wishes you success!
