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Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Red Braised Beef
A Chinese beef stew slowly cooked with soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon until glossy.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~463 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 95 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking1 h 35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the stew
- 900 g Diced beef
For flavoring
- 25 g Fresh ginger
- 3 sprig Scallions
For the sauce
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 25 g Rock sugar
For the spice mix
- 2 Star anise
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 Bay leaves
For cooking
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Hot water
General
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the beef in boiling water for 4 minutes, then drain.
4 min04:00 - 2
Heat the oil and rock sugar for 3 minutes, until lightly caramelized.
3 min03:00 - 3
Add the beef to the pot and coat it with the caramel.
- 4
Add the ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and spices.
- 5
Pour in the hot water and cover the pot.
- 6
Cook the beef over low heat for 85 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 25 min85:00 - 7
Uncover and thicken the sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not let the sugar get too dark in the oil; a light caramel color gives shine without a burnt taste.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with steamed rice, boiled pak choi, and scallions.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~463
kcal calories
36
g protein
10
g carbs
31
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 9%Fat 60%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Red Braised Beef make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Red Braised Beef take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 95 minutes; 115 minutes in total.Is Red Braised Beef difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Red Braised Beef have?
Approximately 463 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 10g, fat: 31g.Which allergens does Red Braised Beef contain?
This recipe contains Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Red Braised Beef belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Red Braised Beef need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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