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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Beef, with its high nutritional value and diverse preparation methods, easily becomes a favorite food source for many Vietnamese families. Let’s refer to TasteVN to learn how to make delicious French-style beef stew with vegetables in just a few simple steps, resulting in a nutritious and attractive beef dish for the family. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for French-style Beef Stew with Vegetables For 4 people
Beef 300 gr Carrot 1 piece Onion 1 piece Potato 1 piece Celery 1 stalk White shiitake mushrooms 100 gr Thyme 3 leaves Tomato sauce 4 tablespoons Oyster sauce 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Red wine 6 tablespoons Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasonings A little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh, delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh beef
- For this dish, you can use any part of the cow, such as: Brisket, beef tendon, sirloin, flank,… However, you should choose pieces of meat that have some tendon, a bit of fat, and meat interspersed for a more delicious dish.
- You should choose beef pieces that are bright in color, bright red, have white fat lines, and the fat is bright yellow.
- When you touch the meat with your hand, it should feel firm, have good elasticity, and should not be mushy or have a slimy substance on your fingers to be suitable for purchase.
- You should choose pieces of meat that have a characteristic aroma of beef when smelled, without unpleasant odors or signs of spoilage.
- Avoid choosing pieces of meat with unusual colors, yellowish-green or dark red, pieces that feel soft and mushy when touched, have poor elasticity, or are frozen too hard. They usually do not ensure quality.
How to choose fresh carrots
- Fresh carrots will have bright colors, natural orange-yellow, uniform color without spots, smooth skin, intact body, and feel firm when squeezed.
- You should choose carrots that look fresh, with green leaves that are tightly attached to the root. Avoid choosing those that are cracked, bruised, bitten by insects, or feel soft when squeezed.
- You should choose carrots of moderate size, elongated shape from top to bottom, and feel heavy when held.
How to choose fresh and delicious potatoes
- Pay attention to selecting potatoes that are intact, not infested by pests or insects, feel heavy when lifted, and are firm when squeezed.
- You should choose potatoes with smooth, yellow skin on the outside, as they tend to be sweeter and richer than those with white or pale yellow skin.
- Avoid selecting potatoes with wrinkled skin, soft when squeezed, or with leaking moisture; these have spoiled and are unusable.
- Absolutely do not buy potatoes with greenish-black skin or those that have sprouted; these potatoes can be harmful to health when consumed.
What is Ganoderma lucidum?
- Ganoderma lucidum has long been mentioned as a medicinal fungus that has positive effects on human health. There are many different types of Ganoderma lucidum available in the market today, notably white Ganoderma lucidum.
- The mushroom cap has a characteristic white color and possesses stable medicinal properties without side effects when used. White Ganoderma lucidum has a slightly spicy taste when consumed.
How to choose good quality Ganoderma mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms that are of moderate size, with a smooth surface, covered with a layer of reddish-brown powder, and the mushrooms should have an average size of 16 – 17 cm.
- Choose mushrooms that have a certain weight, not too light, Ganoderma has a characteristic aroma, the underside of the mushroom is lemon yellow and has white scratch marks.
- Do not choose mushrooms that are too large or too small, have very light weight, and have strange odors. They may have been stored for too long and will not taste good when cooked.
See details: How to choose good quality Ganoderma mushrooms
How to prepare French-style Beef Stew with Vegetables
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Prepare the beef
Beef should be washed clean, placed in a basket to drain excess water, and then cut into small bite-sized cubes using a knife.
Proper way to prepare beef
- The beef should be cut against the grain for a more tender and flavorful outcome.
- You can place the meat in the refrigerator for about 15 – 20 minutes before cutting, helping to firm it up and making it easier to see the grain while cutting.
- Avoid soaking and washing the beef for too long in water, as this reduces its sweetness and affects the flavor.
- After purchasing the meat, use a damp cloth to absorb excess moisture from the surface, then rub it with lightly roasted ginger that has been mashed to evenly coat the meat.
- Rinse with water to effectively eliminate any unpleasant odors.
See details: Proper way to prepare beef
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Prepare other ingredients
Carrots, onions, and potatoes should be peeled and washed clean after purchase. Use a knife to cut them into small bite-sized cubes.
Wash celery thoroughly, cutting it into pieces about 2 – 3 finger joints long. Rinse the basil leaves and let them drain.
Gently wash the white lingzhi mushrooms with clean water, separating each small mushroom, and wait for them to drain slightly.
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Marinate the beef
Marinate the beef with 1 spoon of seasoning powder, a little ground pepper, and use chopsticks to mix the meat well in a bowl, letting it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the meat to absorb the seasoning evenly.
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Beef Stew
Place a stove on and heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan, then add the beef and stir-fry on medium-high heat. When the meat starts to change color to medium rare and is seared, add 4 tablespoons of tomato sauce and 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and mix well.
Add water to the pan until it just covers the meat, season with 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and gently stir to help the seasonings dissolve faster. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer the meat for about 40 minutes.
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Stir-fried Vegetables
Place another pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add all the carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery, and stir-fry on high heat for about 1 – 2 minutes.
Next, add all the white reishi mushrooms and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, stir-fry for another 2 minutes, then quickly turn off the heat.
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Beef stew with vegetables
Once the beef is evenly cooked, add all the briefly sautéed vegetables into the pan, add about 6 tablespoons of red wine, add 3 sprigs of thyme, cover the lid, and continue to cook for about 5 – 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste before turning off the heat.
Tip: When adding all the ingredients to the pan, you can place a piece of parchment paper under the lid, then seal it tightly. This helps the meat to soften much faster.
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Final product
Serve the beef stew with vegetables on a plate and enjoy with your family! The dish has a glossy brown color, mixed with the vibrant colors of carrots, onions, celery,… along with the enticing aroma from the tender, delicious beef and the flavor of thyme.
The flavor is rich, with a balanced salty and sweet taste, combined with a slight spicy kick from ground pepper, making the dish more appealing than ever.
Serve with white rice, bread or fresh noodles are all great options!
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Hope that with the ways of making beef stew with vegetables in French style that TasteVN just shared can help you add flavor to your family meals. Wishing you success with your own delicious dish!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Cooky TV
