Editor: Chinese Food Network Mobile site
1. Soak the beef in water for 1 hour to remove the blood.Waterthoroughly.Then cut into large pieces and drain the water.
2. Heat an appropriate amount of salad oil in a wok, then add the beef pieces one by one until they turn color.When frying the meat, add salt andblack pepperto taste.Set aside for later use.
3. Use the same wok from before to stir-fry onion chunks until they become translucent.Onionschunks
4. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
5. Stir in low-gluten flour evenly.
6. Add the fried beef pieces and their juice, then stir-fry until well combined.
7. Pour in an appropriate amount of red wine.
8. Then add sufficientstockto cover the meat.
9. Transfer the meat and broth into acasserole dish.
10. Add the herb bundle.If unavailable, you can use dried rosemary instead.
11. Substitute bay leaves with dried thyme if not available.
12. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover, simmer for 1.5 hours.While cooking, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
13. After 1.5 hours of simmering, add canned tomatoes.
14.Carrotschunks, season with salt.Simmer for another 30 minutes until the carrots are tender.15. Serve now; traditionally this dish is served with
Italian pasta, I have some fettuccine at home.16. Pour the beef stew over the pasta or overRice
.Tips:For happiness's tiny notes:
2. Do not add too much meat at once when frying to ensure even cooking.
3. Allow the cooked beef to cool before refrigerating; this enhances flavor absorption and makes it more flavorful if eaten the next day.4. The herb bundle consists of thyme, bay leaves, andcilantro
(Italian parsley); dried herbs can be used as a substitute.
If not available, use dried rosemary, marjoram, and bay leaf instead; they will still taste delicious.
5. If canned tomatoes are unavailable, you can use two peeled tomatoes blended with sometomato sauceand add them to the stew.6. When cooking beef stew, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Buy tomato paste, or use two peeled tomatoes and mix with an appropriate amount of tomato sauce instead.Combine them before adding.Stir occasionally while simmering the beef to prevent burning.
Always stir the beef while cooking to avoid sticking.
