Chinese Braised Beef(ATK)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 12
Chinese Braised Beef(ATK) with Five-Spice Powder Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

140 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
3 scallions
2 inches ginger
4 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 lbs beef short ribs , trim-cut into 4inch lengths
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
288
Sugar
14g
Fat
13g
This Chinese Braised Beef recipe is inspired by the traditional Chinese dish Red-Cooked Beef, also known as Hong Shao Niu Rou. This recipe uses a unique combination of soy sauce, sherry, hoisin sauce, and molasses to give the beef a sweet, savory, and tangy depth of flavor. The short ribs are cooked low and slow in a mixture of aromatic spices, ginger, garlic, and scallions until the meat is succulent and aromatic. This Chinese Braised Beef recipe is an excellent choice for those seeking a healthy, satisfying, and full-flavored meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.Sprinkle the gelatin over 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl and set aside.
3.In a large Dutch oven, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of water, sherry, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and molasses. Add the scallions (white parts only), ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder, and red pepper flakes.
4.Add the beef short ribs and bring everything to a simmer.
5.Transfer the pot to the oven and braise for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
6.Remove the meat from the pot and strain the cooking liquid through cheesecloth.
7.Return the liquid to the pot and reduce by half over high heat.
8.Meanwhile, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.
9.Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and simmer until thickened.
10.Return the meat to the pot and stir to coat in the sauce.
11.Serve hot.

PROS

This Chinese Braised Beef recipe is packed with flavor and features complex layers of taste from the five-spice powder.

The dish is perfect for those seeking a hearty and savory meal that is also low in calories and fat.

The recipe uses short ribs that are slow-cooked to become tender and tasty.

CONS

The process of braising the beef is time-consuming, and the recipe requires advance preparation.

Short ribs are not always easy to find and can be expensive.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein but low in calories and fat when you use trim-cut short ribs.
The five-spice powder in this recipe has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to improve circulation and digestion, among other health benefits.
This recipe also introduces a healthy method of cooking meat by using braising techniques that help to preserve essential nutrients.

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