Hakka Style Braised Beef Brisket (客家红烧牛腩)

客家红烧牛腩 (Hakka Style Braised Beef Brisket) is a traditional Hakka dish that features tender beef brisket braised in a flavorful sauce. This dish is a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.

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Hakka Style Braised Beef Brisket (客家红烧牛腩)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef brisket, cut into chunks
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add the beef brisket chunks to the pot and brown on all sides.
  3. Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Sprinkle brown sugar over the beef.
  4. Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
  5. Once the beef is tender, uncover the pot and allow the sauce to thicken.
  6. Serve the braised beef brisket hot with steamed rice or noodles.

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
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Hakka Style Braised Beef Brisket with steamed jasmine rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the beef brisket in the sauce ingredients for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$20