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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
If you want to change the taste for your family meal, then beef stew will be an extremely ideal suggestion because it is very delicious, attractive, flavorful, rich, and easy to make at home. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to learn how to make this beef dish!
Ingredients for Beef Stew For 4 people
Beef 1 kg (brisket or as preferred) Green peas 150 gr Potatoes 5 pieces Carrots 2 pieces Tomatoes 3 pieces Onions 3 pieces Shallots 3 pieces Garlic 6 cloves Tomato sauce 100 gr Coconut water 800 ml Wine 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- For this beef stew, you can choose brisket, flank, shank, or whatever you prefer.
- Fresh beef usually has a bright red color, not too dark, and the fat should be bright yellow with white veins interspersed.
- Touch the beef to feel it is soft and elastic, not too dry and not slimy.
- Avoid buying beef that has turned pale green or has unusual small dark spots on the surface as this indicates spoiled beef, which should not be used.
How to choose fresh and delicious peas
- You should choose peas that are bright green, plump, and shiny.
- Prioritize peas that feel firm in your hand, with no black spots on the surface.
- Absolutely avoid peas that are spoiled, shriveled, or have an unusually wrinkled surface.
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- You should choose potatoes with a yellow, smooth skin; these will taste sweet and be nutritious.
- Fresh and delicious potatoes will feel firm in your hand, and the potatoes should be hard, not soft due to wilting or being stored too long.
- Avoid buying potatoes that have sprouted or have green skin, as these can be harmful to health.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- Good carrots are those of moderate size (not too big or too small), with smooth skin. When held, they should feel firm and heavy.
- Choose carrots that are naturally orange, with green tops still attached firmly to the root.
- Avoid buying carrots that have strange shapes, crushed tops, or bruises, and if pressed, they should not indent easily.
How to make Tomato Sauce for Beef Stew with Beans
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Make the tomato sauce
Shallots and garlic should be peeled and minced. Tomato should be peeled, cored, seeded, and diced.
Place apan on thestove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and sauté 1/3 of the minced shallots and garlic over medium heat.
When the shallots and garlic are golden and fragrant, add the diced tomatoes and stir-fry on high heat for about 3 minutes.
Season with 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1spoon of salt, 100g ofcanned tomato sauce, and cook for an additional 4 – 5 minutes.
When the mixture has thickened, turn off the heat and transfer it to a bowl.
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Prepare and marinate the beef
To eliminate the unpleasant smell from the beef shank, when buying, rub it with salt. After about 10 minutes, rinse it with water 1 to 2 times.
After washing and draining the meat, cut it into large pieces about 2 fingers wide so that when simmered for a long time, the meat fibers won’t disintegrate.
How to clean and prepare the beef shank without odor:- Method 1: Blanch the beef shank in boiling water for about 1 minute, rinse with water, and let it drain.
- Method 2: Rub a mixture of lemon juice and vinegar diluted with water onto the beef shank for about 10 minutes, then rinse again with water.
- Method 3: While marinating the meat, roast a shallot or dried onion, peel it, crush it, and marinate it with the beef shank for effective odor removal.
See details: How to clean and prepare the beef shank without odor
Marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1/3 of minced shallots, and 1/2 of tomato sauce.
Mix well and let the beef marinate for about 60 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare other ingredients
Fresh peas should be washed with water and drained. If you buy dried peas, you should soak them in water for about 1 – 2 hours before cooking!
Carrots, potatoes, and onions should be washed, peeled, and cut into bite-sized pieces about the thickness of a finger so they don’t get mushy when stewed. You can also cut them into flower shapes if you like.
Tip: To prevent carrots and potatoes from getting mushy, you should fry them lightly before cooking!
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Stir-fry the beef
Place a pot on the stove over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and sauté the remaining chopped onions and garlic until golden, then add all the marinated beef and spices to the pot and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the beef is browned.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of wine and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
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Braising beef
Continuing in the stir-fried beef pot, add 800ml of coconut water and 400ml of plain water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour until the beef is tender.
Tip: To save time when braising the beef, you can use a pressure cooker for about 20 minutes for this step.
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Cooking beef stew
Once the beef is tender, add the peas and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the potatoes and carrots, then cook over high heat for about 5 minutes until the potatoes and carrots are soft.
Season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of salt, and stir well to combine all the seasonings.
Finally, add the onions and the remaining tomato sauce, stir well again, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat to complete the dish. To enhance the aroma, add 1 tablespoon of wine when you turn off the heat!
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Final Product
The finished dish of beef stew with beans will have an eye-catching shimmering color along with a fragrant aroma wafting throughout the kitchen, very appealing.
The beef is tender and fragrant, with potatoes, carrots, and beans blending together with the rich flavor from the broth. You can enjoy it with bread and can dip it with a bit of sweet and sour fish sauce to enhance the flavor of the dish!
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Hope you will love and successfully make this simple yet delicious and attractive beef stew with beans recipe! TasteVN wishes you warm moments around the family meal.
