Hearty Beef and Tomato Soft Tofu Stew
A Delicious Dish Using Canned Tomatoes: Beef and Tomato Soft Tofu Stew
To preserve tomatoes for longer, I made canned tomatoes! By adding these canned tomatoes instead of broth to soft tofu stew, you can create a tomato soft tofu stew that resembles a rich stew. This recipe offers a unique and comforting meal.
Stew Ingredients
- Canned Tomatoes (or Tomato Sauce) 500ml
- Ground Beef 300g
- Soft Tofu (Sundubu) 400g
- 1 Onion
- 1 bunch King Oyster Mushrooms
- 1 Green Onion
- 4 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2/3 tsp Fine Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil (or Vegetable Oil)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
Optional Ingredients (for Extra Flavor)
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel and trim one onion. Finely mince it. Finely mincing the onion helps it break down easily when sautéed, resulting in a smoother stew base.
Step 2
Trim the tough base off the king oyster mushrooms. Rinse them lightly under running water. Be gentle to avoid damaging the mushroom caps.
Step 3
Trim the root and outer leaves of one green onion. Finely chop it. You can separate some for garnish later if desired.
Step 4
Prepare a pot for the stew. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil (or vegetable oil) to the pot and preheat over medium-high heat. Once the pot is hot, add the chopped green onion and minced garlic.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the green onion and garlic. Stir frequently to prevent burning, allowing their fragrant aromas to infuse the oil.
Step 6
As the aroma of the green onion and garlic intensifies, add the minced onion. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 7
Once the onion is translucent, add the 300g of ground beef.
Step 8
Sprinkle in 2/3 teaspoon of fine salt.
Step 9
Add pepper three times (a few shakes) and stir-fry the ingredients together. Break up any clumps of beef with your spatula as you stir-fry.
Step 10
The ground beef and onions are now well-sautéed. The beef should be cooked through, and the onions should be softened and translucent.
Step 11
Now, add the 500ml of canned tomatoes (or tomato sauce). This will act as the flavorful base for your stew.
Step 12
Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce for an extra layer of savory flavor.
Step 13
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and enhance their sweetness.
Step 14
Add another 2/3 teaspoon of fine salt to adjust the seasoning. You can taste and add more if needed.
Step 15
Stir everything together and bring the stew to a boil. Once boiling, add the prepared king oyster mushrooms.
Step 16
Prepare the soft tofu. Take one 400g package and cut it in half carefully, without separating the halves completely. This makes it easier to handle.
Step 17
Gently place the two halves of the soft tofu into the boiling stew. Be careful not to break the tofu at this stage.
Step 18
Using a knife, cut the tofu directly in the pot into your desired serving sizes (usually 3-4 pieces per half). This method helps the tofu maintain its shape and makes it easy to scoop out. 😊
Step 19
Once the tofu is added, cover the pot with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Step 20
After 15 minutes, remove the lid. Give the stew a quick stir and add another three shakes of black pepper for freshness.
Step 21
Sprinkle the reserved chopped green onion over the top of the stew as a garnish. Turn off the heat immediately after adding the green onion. The residual heat is sufficient.
Step 22
And there you have it! Your delicious Beef and Tomato Soft Tofu Stew, made with canned tomatoes, is ready. This stew has a slightly thicker consistency, perfect for spooning generously over rice or enjoying as is.
Step 23
For an extra touch, you can crack in 2 fresh eggs or drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the stew before serving, according to your preference. 😊 If you’re curious about how to make canned tomatoes, check this out! @7031458
