Delicious Soy-Braised Beef Recipe
Delicious Soy-Braised Beef Recipe
The Ultimate National Side Dish: How to Make Soy-Braised Beef with Beef Brisket! Enhanced with Shiitake Mushrooms and Whole Garlic for Unforgettable Flavor!
Introducing our recipe for ‘Soy-Braised Beef,’ a beloved national side dish that brings a sense of comfort and deliciousness to your refrigerator. It’s the perfect companion for a hearty rice meal.
Main Ingredients- Beef brisket 650g
- 1/2 Onion (cut into large pieces)
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1 piece Dried kelp (10x10cm)
- 1 Scallion (cut into large pieces)
- 3 Shiitake mushrooms (stems removed, cut into large pieces)
- 20 Whole garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 Red chili pepper (sliced diagonally, for color)
Braising Sauce- 2 cups Soy sauce (400ml)
- 7 cups Water (1.4L)
- 1 cup Sugar (200ml)
- 2 tsp Ginger powder
- 15 Tbsp Rice wine (Cheongju)
- 2 cups Soy sauce (400ml)
- 7 cups Water (1.4L)
- 1 cup Sugar (200ml)
- 2 tsp Ginger powder
- 15 Tbsp Rice wine (Cheongju)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a wide pot, pour in 2 cups (400ml) of soy sauce for the braising liquid.
Step 2
Add 7 cups (1.4L) of water.
Step 3
Add 1 cup (200ml) of sugar to enhance the sweetness.
Step 4
Add 15 tablespoons of rice wine (Cheongju) to effectively remove any gamey smell from the beef.
Step 5
Add 2 teaspoons of ginger powder for a fragrant aroma.
Step 6
Add 1 piece of dried kelp (10x10cm), cleaned, to add umami. You can remove the kelp once the liquid starts boiling.
Step 7
Add 1 Cheongyang chili pepper for a slightly spicy kick. (You can omit this if you prefer less heat.)
Step 8
Add the 1/2 onion, cut into large pieces, to enrich the flavor.
Step 9
Add the 1 scallion, cut into large pieces, for a refreshing taste.
Step 10
Using paper towels, thoroughly remove the blood from the 650g of beef brisket. Removing the blood is crucial for a clean and delicious braised dish.
Step 11
Place all prepared ingredients into the pot and bring to a boil over high heat for 10 minutes. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes, then lower to low heat and simmer for another 20 minutes. Slow simmering allows the beef to become tender and absorb the flavors deeply.
Step 12
Carefully remove the braised beef from the pot. Let it cool slightly, then shred it into bite-sized pieces along the grain. Shredding this way enhances the texture and makes it easier to eat.
Step 13
Prepare the 20 whole garlic cloves after peeling them.
Step 14
Also, prepare the 3 shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and cut into large pieces. Return the shredded beef and mushrooms to the pot and braise for another 10 minutes. This step ensures the mushrooms and garlic are thoroughly infused with the sauce, making them extra flavorful.
Step 15
Finally, add the 1 red chili pepper, sliced diagonally for a splash of color, and simmer briefly to finish. Your delicious soy-braised beef is now ready!
Step 16
Your ‘National Side Dish,’ the appetite-whetting Soy-Braised Beef, is complete! Served over warm rice, it’s the ultimate meal enhancer.
Step 17
Enjoy your meal today with this delicious braised beef, made with care!
