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Hanoi is embracing the first days of winter. The chilly weather, the biting winds make us crave nothing more than a hot meal after a long day of work. There are many dishes suitable for the winter weather, among which we must mention the peppered beef stew! The 3-step recipe that Mytour introduces below ensures that the dish becomes even more enticing.
1. Introduction to the peppered beef stew
Peppered beef stew is a dish that is both enticing and mouthwatering, rich in nutrients. Even if you're not someone who cooks regularly, you'll understand the importance of beef. Beef is a nutrient-rich food source, providing protein, iron, vitamins, and is especially suitable for those with weak constitutions, anemia, or those who exercise regularly,...
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Beef combined with pepper creates a warming dish, suitable for chilly days. This dish also retains the full nutritional value of beef. With the proper beef stew recipe, you'll get a dish with tender meat, rich aromatic pepper flavor, and a spicy kick. Pouring the sauce over rice makes it deliciously perfect.
In addition to stewing, you can use beef and pepper to prepare other dishes such as:
- Black pepper beef
- Green pepper beef
2. Guide on how to cook peppered beef stew
Peppered beef stew may sound difficult but it's actually very easy to make. The most important step is cleaning and preparing the beef to avoid any unpleasant odor. And don't worry, Mytour will reveal the secret right below. Let's roll up our sleeves and get cooking!
2.1. Prepare the ingredients
| Khẩu phần | Chuẩn bị | Thời gian nấu | Độ khó |
| 4 người | 30 phút | 30 phút | Dễ |
- 400 – 500 grams of beef (should choose shoulder or beef tenderloin)
- 1 small onion
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 dried shallot
- 2 chili peppers
- 1/2 ginger bulb
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- Spring onion
- 30 grams of green peppercorns
- 60ml of water
- Seasonings: cooking oil, bouillon powder, seasoning powder, sugar, fish sauce
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2.2. Preparing the ingredients
- Peel and chop the ginger, then lightly crush
- Leave the beef whole, rub with salt and the crushed ginger to remove any odor. Rub for about 3 – 5 minutes then rinse with clean water. You can also soak the beef in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes. Finally, rinse with clean water and pat dry.
- Cut the beef into chessboard-sized pieces, about 3cmx3cm
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- Peel off the onion skin, slice thinly
- Peel and finely chop the garlic and dried shallots, finely chop the chili peppers
- Trim the root of the spring onions, discard the wilted parts, wash and cut into 2cm lengths.
2.3. Marinating the beef
- Place the beef in a bowl. Add 1/2 of the chopped garlic and 1/2 of the chopped onions, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Mix well and marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes to let the beef absorb the seasoning.
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2.4. Cooking Peppered Beef Stew
- Heat a pot on the stove, add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, dried shallots, and lemongrass, stir-fry until fragrant. Add 60ml of water and stir over low heat until the mixture thickens. Then, add the beef and stir until it's firm.
- Next, add all the green peppercorns and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. If you prefer it spicy, you can add chopped chili peppers or sweet chili sauce.
- Finally, cover and simmer the beef for 15 minutes over medium heat until the beef is tender.
- Note: Do not simmer for too long as it will make the peppered beef stew tough and less flavorful.
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3. Finished Product Requirements
Serve the peppered beef stew in a bowl, garnish with some spring onions. This dish carries the aroma of pepper, lemongrass, and beef, without any unpleasant odor. The beef is tender, yet with a bit of chewiness, rich and flavorful, with hints of spiciness from the pepper, chili, and garlic. This is one of the delicious beef dishes perfect for cold days.
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In addition, this dish pairs well with bread. Slice the bread lengthwise, stuff it with the peppered beef stew, add some fresh herbs, and you have a quick and nutritious breakfast.
Above is the simple recipe for making peppered beef stew in just 3 steps. Wish you success! Don't forget to check out more delicious recipes on Mytour Blog!
In addition to stewing with pepper, you can use beef to stew with various other ingredients. The most attractive and sought-after dishes nowadays are as follows, let's make them to supplement the nutrition for your family:
- How to cook Southern-style beef stew
- Sugarcane juice beef stew
- How to cook beef stew with coconut water
