Braised Beef with soya and Garlic

The resting time allows the mixture to firm and the flavours to settle without additional cooking. Enhanced by a rich soya glaze, whole garlic cloves, and aromatic onions, it offers a balanced yet bold profile that transforms any family gathering into a refined culinary event.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Put the beef into a heavy pot with 720 to 960 ml of water.
2Cover and boil for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat until brownish foam rises to the surface.
3Drain and rinse the beef under cold running water, then drain again.
4Clean the pot to remove any foam and residue.
5Return the beef to the clean pot.
6Add 960 ml of water, cover, and cook for 50 minutes over medium heat until the beef is tender.
7Stir in the soya sauce, 120 ml of water, garlic, onion, and green chilli peppers.
8Stir a few times with a wooden spoon.
9Cover and cook for another 20 minutes over medium heat.
10Remove from heat and let cool until you can handle the beef.
11Tear the beef into thin strips and place in a serving bowl, adding some garlic and green chilli along with some braising liquid.
12Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Ingredients

450g beef flank steak (or brisket, eye round, shank meat, or any grainy beef), cut into 6½ x 4 x ½ cm pieces; water; 120 ml soya sauce; 12 garlic cloves; 1 medium onion (about 170g); 2 green chilli peppers (serrano, shishito, jalapeño, or mild), cut into 1.25 cm pieces

Nutrition

Calories: 363
Protein: 36.3g
Carbs: 8.9g

Chef tips

Add carrots or potatoes for extra flavour. Increase chilli peppers for more heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 363
Protein: 36.3g
Carbs: 8.9g

Chef tips

Add carrots or potatoes for extra flavour. Increase chilli peppers for more heat.

Culinary reasoning

The resting time allows the mixture to firm and the flavours to settle without additional cooking. Enhanced by a rich soya glaze, whole garlic cloves, and aromatic onions, it offers a balanced yet bold profile that transforms any family gathering into a refined culinary event.

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