It is not difficult to stew large pieces of beef and make it tender and juicy. First of all, we need to choose fresh beef, preferably from lean parts such as beef shank or brisket. Next, follow the steps below so that you too can become a master of beef stew.
1.Prepare the ingredients: Cut the desired beef into appropriate size pieces, and prepare the appropriate amount of ginger slices, green onions, garlic, star anise, cinnamon and other seasonings. In the meantime, prepare some coriander, chopped green onions, etc. as a finishing garnish.
2.Blanching to remove the fish: Blanch the cut beef in boiling water to remove blood and impurities, which helps to remove the fishy smell. When blanching, you can add some ginger slices and cooking wine to further enhance the flavor and remove the fishiness.
3.Stir-fry beef: Put the blanched beef into the pot, add an appropriate amount of oil, and stir-fry over low heat until both sides are slightly yellow, which can make the beef more mellow.
4.Stir-fry seasoning: Add the prepared ginger slices, green onions, garlic, star anise, cinnamon and other seasonings, and stir-fry with the stir-fried beef to bring out the fragrance.
5.Add cooking wine and light soy sauce: Pour in an appropriate amount of cooking wine and light soy sauce, continue to stir-fry evenly, and let the seasoning fully penetrate into the beef.
6.Bring to a simmer: Add enough water (preferably hot water) to cover the beef, cover and simmer over low heat for about 1-2 hours until the beef is soft and flavorful. During this period, you can turn it several times to prevent it from sticking.
7.Seasoning and juice collection: Observe the soup after opening the lid, if there is too much soup, you can turn on high heat to reduce the juice appropriately. At the same time, add the right amount of salt and sugar to taste for flavoring.
8.Remove from the pan and serve: Remove the stewed beef and place it on a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish.
Follow the steps above, and you'll be able to stew juicy chunks of beef with ease. During the stewing process, the amount of seasoning can be adjusted according to personal taste, and you can enjoy the fun of cooking.