Beef Recipes
Tomato Beef Brisket Stew
Tomato Beef Brisket Stew is a hearty one-pot dish featuring slow-braised beef brisket, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth. The combination of tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion creates a naturally sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
- Total
- 2.5 hours
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Beef Recipes
- Method
- Stir-fry
- Total Time
- 2.5 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Main Ingredient
- Beef Brisket
About This Recipe
Tomato Beef Brisket Stew is a hearty one-pot dish featuring slow-braised beef brisket, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth. The combination of tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion creates a naturally sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Uses a steady cooking method that helps the ingredients absorb flavor gradually.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Good for learning how seasoning and simmering build flavor over time.
- Shows a practical way to cook meat with clear preparation and cooking cues.
- Gives the dish a clear sweet and tangy flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 100 grams Beef Brisket
- 1/2 Tomato
- 1/4 Potato
- To taste Carrot
- To taste Cabbage
- To taste Onion
- As needed Vegetable Oil
- To taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Beef Brisket
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Tomato
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Potato
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Carrot
Vegetables bring texture and freshness; cut them evenly so they cook or ferment at a similar pace.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients. For younger children, cut the beef into smaller pieces or choose a more tender cut for easier chewing.
Step 2
Place the beef brisket in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Once foam rises to the surface, remove the beef from the pot.
Step 3
Rinse the beef with hot water to remove any remaining impurities.
Step 4
Return the beef to a pot with enough water to cover and simmer gently for about 2 hours until tender.
Step 5
Heat a little oil in a pan and stir-fry the tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion until fragrant.
Step 6
Transfer the sautéed vegetables into the pot with the beef and broth.
Step 7
Add the tomato ketchup and stir well. Adjust the amount depending on the sweetness of the brand used.
Step 8
Continue braising for about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have blended. Season with salt to taste.
Step 9
Serve hot with steamed rice.
Cooking Tips
- If tomato ketchup is unavailable, simply use extra fresh tomatoes to create a richer broth. The vegetable selection can be adjusted according to personal preference. Slow simmering is the key to achieving tender beef and a naturally flavorful soup.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with a quick vegetable stir-fry or a simple pork, chicken, or tofu dish.
- If noodles or rice are included, it can work as a full meal on its own.
Recipe Card
Tomato Beef Brisket Stew is a hearty one-pot dish featuring slow-braised beef brisket, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth. The combination of tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion creates a naturally sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 100 grams Beef Brisket
- 1/2 Tomato
- 1/4 Potato
- To taste Carrot
- To taste Cabbage
- To taste Onion
- As needed Vegetable Oil
- To taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup
Method
- Prepare all ingredients. For younger children, cut the beef into smaller pieces or choose a more tender cut for easier chewing.
- Place the beef brisket in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Once foam rises to the surface, remove the beef from the pot.
- Rinse the beef with hot water to remove any remaining impurities.
- Return the beef to a pot with enough water to cover and simmer gently for about 2 hours until tender.
- Heat a little oil in a pan and stir-fry the tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onion until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables into the pot with the beef and broth.
- Add the tomato ketchup and stir well. Adjust the amount depending on the sweetness of the brand used.
- Continue braising for about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have blended. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
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