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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Today, TasteVN will introduce you to a delicious and unique braised beef dish with potatoes. If you want to try a completely new and tasty beef dish, don’t miss this article, let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Braised Beef with Potatoes Serves 4
Beef brisket 1 kg Tomatoes 2 fruits Onion 1 bulb Potatoes 400 gr Carrots 2 roots Star anise A little Cinnamon bark A little Cilantro A little Chili pepper 1 fruit Lemongrass 3 stalks Ginger 1 piece Shallots 5 bulbs Curry powder 1 teaspoon Peppercorns A little Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 2.5 tablespoons Ketchup 1 tablespoon Filtered water 2.5 liters Common spices A little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning/ pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh and quality beef shank
- To buy fresh beef shank suitable for stews, you should choose cuts with lots of tendons and little fat, tendons that are white and bright red beef.
- Avoid pieces of beef shank that are dark in color or have unusual colors, as they may be old or spoiled.
- When selecting beef shank, pay attention to pressing the meat to check its elasticity. If the meat does not feel sticky, the surface is not too dry, and it has no unusual odors, then it is a quality piece of beef shank.
How to choose fresh potatoes, not starchy
- Choose potatoes that are yellow, as they are usually sweeter and more nutritious than white ones.
- Avoid selecting sprouted potatoes as they can pose health risks.
- The smoother the potato skin with no black round holes, the tastier the potato.
- It is best to buy firm, hard potatoes that are not soft or leaking, as these may be old and have lost much of their nutrients.
How to choose good tomatoes that are not bruised
- Ripe tomatoes should have a bright red color, be round, shiny, and plump, with no scratches or signs of bruising or wilting.
- When holding a fresh tomato, you will feel its firmness, heaviness, and juiciness.
- Bruised tomatoes will be soft, not firm, and may leak juice; the bruised area will appear darker.
- Fresh tomatoes will have a green stem that is not wilted; you can test by pulling the stem, and a fresh tomato will not lose its stem.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose ones that are medium-sized, not too small or too large. The skin should be smooth, bright orange, and the stem should still be green and fresh.
- Large carrots often have a thick core, rough skin, and misshapen or bruised appearance, which indicate poor quality, not sweet, not tasty, and should not be purchased.
- You can buy fresh carrots at markets, supermarkets, or food stores like TasteVN to ensure their origin and quality!
How to cook Braised Corned Beef with Potatoes
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Prepare the ingredients
The corned beef you bought should be rubbed with salt all over, then use a knife to remove all the slimy membranes attached to the beef and rinse thoroughly with water several times. After that, cut the corned beef into bite-sized pieces.
Tip to prepare beef without odor:- To eliminate the odor of the meat, you can grill a piece of ginger until fragrant, smash it, and then rub it all over the surface of the beef. The smell of the grilled ginger will overpower the odor of the meat.
- Alcohol is also an ingredient that helps remove the odor of corned beef; you can soak the beef in white wine for 15 minutes and then rinse it with clean water.
Wash the potatoes and carrots with water, peel them, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Peel the onion and cut it into pieces.
After washing, dice the tomatoes and then chop them finely. Cut the chili into small segments, and divide the ginger into two parts, one smashed and the other finely chopped.
Wash the cilantro and trim the roots. Clean the lemongrass and cut it into small segments. Peel the shallots and smash them.
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Marinate the beef
After washing the beef, place it in a bowl, and marinate the beef with the following spices: 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of minced ginger, 2 tablespoons of annatto oil.
Then use your hands to massage the meat thoroughly and cover it tightly, marinating for 30 minutes to allow the beef to absorb the flavors.
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Beef Brisket Stew
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of annatto oil into the pot, heat over medium flame, then add lemongrass, cinnamon, star anise, whole pepper, shallots, and crushed ginger to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and stir-fry together; when the tomatoes have softened, add the beef brisket and stir-fry on high heat for about 10 minutes. Pour 2.5 liters of filtered water into the pot while stir-frying, cover, and simmer the beef brisket over medium heat for 1 hour.
After the beef brisket has tightened up, add the potatoes and cilantro roots to cook together; continue to simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Then, remove the beef and potatoes separately. After that, use a strainer to filter the stew liquid; the liquid after straining will no longer be cloudy.
Return the potatoes and beef brisket back into the pot of liquid, add carrots, and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the beef brisket is tender enough to be easily pierced with chopsticks. Finally, add onions and chili, then turn off the heat.
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Finished Product
The dish of braised beef brisket with potatoes is ready, you can serve it in a bowl, accompanied by rice, vermicelli, or bread, all of which are very delicious.
The brisket is tender and melts in your mouth, the broth is just right and fragrant, making it hard for you to stop picking up more. The potatoes and carrots are cooked just right, creamy, and sweet. This dish should be enjoyed while it is still hot, especially on cold days, it is wonderful.
The dish braised beef with potatoes is delicious and unique, and it’s not too complicated, is it? The beef is tender and fragrant, making this dish full of flavor and very nutritious. Wishing you success in making this dish, and don’t forget to share your feedback with TasteVN!
