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Braised Asian-Style Beef Bites: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tenderness

Braised Asian-Style Beef Bites for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Joy

Experience melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with Braised Asian-Style Beef Bites, simmered in a rich umami sauce that delights the senses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braise
  • 2 pounds Beef stew meat/Chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated or ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 1 1/2 cups Water or beef broth chicken broth can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed coconut sugar as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
For Serving
  • 3 cups Cooked white rice or brown rice/egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup Sliced green onions for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches, sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Remove beef, reduce heat to medium, and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, water or beef broth, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the pot. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return seared beef to the pot, cover tightly, and braise on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  6. Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a bowl, then stir into the sauce. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Return the beef to the thickened sauce, toss to coat, and serve over cooked rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish improves in flavor when made ahead, ideal for meal prepping.

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