BRAISED BEEF WITH RADISH OR TURNIPS

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Beef is slowly braised in a rich liquid flavored with soy sauce and other seasonings in this recipe from Eastern China.This is a basic recipe for Braised Beef - feel free to add a few whole cloves of star anise or other seasonings if you have them, or to substitute 1 cup of the water with beef broth if desired.

Provided by Chef vaughn

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs beef
1 lb regular radishes or 1 lb turnip
1/3 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup chinese rice wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 slices fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt (optional)
pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into cubes about 1 - 1 1/2 inch thick. Peel the radish or turnips and cut into cubes about the same size. (If using regular radishes, peel and thinly slice).
  • Combine the dark soy sauce, rice wine or sherry and green onion in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot on medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and then the beef. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes to brown the beef, turning it over at least once.
  • Stir in the soy sauce mixture and allow to cook for a minute. Add the water and bring to a boil. (Add the pepper at this time if using). Turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour (in simmering the temperature is just below the boiling point).
  • Add the radish and stir in the sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, add more pepper and/or salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1632.5, Fat 164.5, SaturatedFat 67.3, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 1454.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 22.2

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