stewed beef brisket with tomatoes

How to Make Braised Beef Brisket with Tomato

Braised beef brisket with tomato is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for rice or noodles. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients: 500g beef brisket, 4 ripe tomatoes (blanched and chopped), 1 onion (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 ginger slice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 cup beef stock, 1 star anise, and cooking oil.

Steps:

1. Prep the beef: Cut beef into 2-inch cubes. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse to remove impurities.

2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot. Sauté ginger, garlic, and onion until fragrant. Add tomatoes, cook until soft, and release juices.

3. Brown the beef: Return beef to the pot. Stir-fry until lightly browned, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar to coat evenly.

4. Simmer: Pour in beef stock and add star anise. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5–2 hours, until beef is tender.

5. Adjust and serve: Remove star anise. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Simmer for 5 more minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For richer flavor, use ripe tomatoes and simmer slowly. Pair with crusty bread to soak up the savory sauce!