Braised Beef Brisket with Soy Sauce (Hóngshāo Niúgān)

Hóngshāo Niúgān, or Braised Beef Brisket with Soy Sauce, is a classic dish in Tianjin Cuisine. The beef brisket is slowly braised in a flavorful soy sauce-based mixture, resulting in tender and succulent meat with a rich and savory taste.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Tianjin Chinese Beef Braised Soy Sauce
Braised Beef Brisket with Soy Sauce (Hóngshāo Niúgān)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef brisket, cut into large chunks
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the beef brisket in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in the pot and sauté the ginger, garlic, and green onions until fragrant.
  3. Add the blanched beef brisket, star anise, and cinnamon sticks to the pot.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar. Stir to coat the beef.
  5. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Once the beef is tender, remove the lid and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve the braised beef brisket with steamed rice and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Large pot Serving bowls Stovetop

Tools

Chef's knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Hóngshāo Niúgān with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra depth of flavor, you can add a splash of Chinese black vinegar to the braising liquid.

Cost

$20