Slow-Cooked Beef with Soy and Garlic

This dish presents the profound, savory depths of traditional Korean cuisine, featuring premium cuts of beef slow-cooked to exquisite tenderness. Enhanced by a rich soy 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

1Place the beef in 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 soy sauce, 120 ml of water, garlic, onion, and green chili 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 chili along with some braising liquid.
12Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Ingredients

1 lb beef flank steak (or brisket, eye round, shank meat, or any grainy beef), cut into 2.5 x 1.5 x 0.25 inch pieces; water; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 12 garlic cloves; 1 medium onion (about 6 oz); 2 green chili peppers (serrano, shishito, jalapeño, or mild), cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Nutrition

Calories: 363
Protein: 36.3g
Carbs: 8.9g

Chef tips

For added flavor, consider incorporating carrots or potatoes into the cooking process. Increase the number of chili peppers for a spicier dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 363
Protein: 36.3g
Carbs: 8.9g

Chef tips

For added flavor, consider incorporating carrots or potatoes into the cooking process. Increase the number of chili peppers for a spicier dish.

Culinary reasoning

This dish presents the profound, savory depths of traditional Korean cuisine, featuring premium cuts of beef slow-cooked to exquisite tenderness. Enhanced by a rich soy 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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