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How to Make Braised Beef with Radish: A Step-by-Step Guide

Braised beef with radish is a comforting, hearty dish that tenderizes beef while infusing radish with rich flavors. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe:

Ingredients: 500g beef brisket (cut into chunks), 2 large white radishes (peeled and halved), 1 onion (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp ginger (grated), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 5 cups beef broth, 2 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, and vegetable oil for searing.

Steps:

1. Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a pot over medium-high. Add beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Return beef to the pot.

3. Simmer: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, broth, star anise, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.

4. Add Radish: Place radish halves among the beef. Simmer for another 30–40 minutes until radish is soft and beef is fork-tender.

5. Adjust and Serve: Discard star anise and cinnamon. Skim excess oil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, marinate beef in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before searing. Choose firm radishes to avoid mushiness. This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen! Enjoy this wholesome meal that warms both body and soul.