Create Irresistibly Aromatic Beef Cooked with Pate – Mytour

Beef stew is a familiar dish for many families. But just by adding a few ingredients, you can create a whole new and incredibly enticing flavor. In this article, Mytour introduces you to a dish that is both familiar and unique: beef cooked with pate. The recipe shared by Mytour below will leave you completely satisfied with its enticing and rich flavor. 

1. Introduction to Beef Cooked with Pate

Beef cooked with pate can be considered another version of the traditional beef stew. This dish also includes carrots, potatoes, and onions, which are familiar ingredients. However, this version is further enhanced with fresh coconut water, pork pate, and green pepper. The resulting flavor is even smoother and richer, with a perfect balance of the savory essence of pate and the sweet, refreshing taste of coconut water.

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Tender, flavorful beef paired with fragrant pate and a hint of spicy green pepper. Enhanced further with crisp, fresh vegetables like carrots and potatoes. A simple, quick dish guaranteed to enchant anyone.

2. How to Prepare Beef with Pate

Creating this dish is a breeze, with basic ingredients and straightforward steps. Follow the detailed instructions below:

Gathering the Ingredients

• 700 grams of beef sirloin
• 1 can of liver pate
• 2 – 3 potatoes (250 grams)
• 2 carrots (150 grams)
• 1 onion
• 20 grams of unsalted butter
• 1 fresh coconut (500ml)
• 1 can of tomato paste
• Green pepper, minced garlic and onion
• Common spices: salt, broth powder, MSG, soy sauce, sugar
• Accompaniments: bread, coriander, basil, lime, chili

Preparing the Dish

Step 1: Ingredient Preparation

• Rinse the beef with diluted salt water, then clean with fresh water. Pat dry and cut into 2x2cm squares.
• Marinate the beef with: 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon MSG, 1 teaspoon broth powder, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, finally add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and purple onion.
• Note: If you prefer a spicy beef with pate, you can add ½ teaspoon or more chili powder for the desired heat.

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• Peel and dice half of the onion into 1cm cubes, and slice the other half thinly.
• Peel and clean the carrots and potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces. A tip to prevent potatoes from browning is to soak them in diluted salt water or lemon juice/vinegar.
• Crush green pepper. Mash the liver pate. Chop the coriander.

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Step 2: Braising the Beef

• When braising beef for beef with pate, you can use a regular pot or a pressure cooker. For a regular pot, use one with a slightly thicker base to prevent burning or sticking.
• Heat cooking oil in the pot, then sauté minced garlic and ⅔ of the crushed green pepper until fragrant. Once the garlic turns golden, add the beef and cook over high heat until the meat changes color and firms up.
• Next, pour in all the coconut water and canned tomatoes. Ensure the liquid covers the meat completely. Cover and simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes (with a pressure cooker) or about 30 – 40 minutes with a regular pot. Keep the heat low to ensure the meat becomes tender and absorbs the flavors.

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Step 3: Frying Potatoes and Carrots

This is a tip for cooking beef with pate to help potatoes and carrots have a crispy and chewy outer layer, while also releasing starch to prevent sticking to the pot. You can skip this step if desired.

• Marinate the potatoes and carrots with ½ tablespoon of seasoning powder and a bit of pepper, marinate for 10 minutes.
• Prepare a pot or pan, add cooking oil and sauté a bit of minced garlic and onion. Stir-fry the potatoes and carrots until slightly crispy on the edges, then turn off the heat.

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Step 3: Cooking Beef with Pate

• Open the lid of the simmering beef pot, add carrots first, then add potatoes. Simmer over low heat until both are tender.
• Using the same pan used to fry the potatoes earlier, sauté the remaining ⅓ of the green pepper until fragrant. Add onions, liver pate, and ½ bowl of filtered water for cooking rice, and unsalted butter. Stir well to blend the mixture. Finally, pour into the beef pot, stir well, and adjust seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium heat until the mixture boils again. Now, you have completed the beef with pate dish.

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• Note: If you find the liquid evaporating during cooking, you can add more coconut water or filtered water. However, add just enough to ensure the dish has a smooth consistency, not too much liquid.

3. Finished Product Requirements

Present the dish in a bowl, sprinkle some ground pepper and chopped scallions, fresh cilantro. The beef cooked with pate looks visually appealing, the broth is lightly thickened and incredibly fragrant due to the addition of coconut water and green pepper. The beef is tender, infused with rich seasoning, with a distinctive aroma of pate, adding a subtle creaminess to the dish. Carrots, potatoes are tender, not mushy, delightfully hearty.

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The dish can be served with bread, hot rice equally delicious. Besides being a daily meal, you can also cook this dish to entertain friends or for gatherings and parties.

You can cook a large pot and store it in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 days, when eating just need to reheat or microwave. Then you have a quick - delicious - nutritious breakfast right away.

Above is the detailed guide on how to make beef cooked with pate that Mytour Blog sends to you. Wish you success in making this dish to treat the whole family!

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