Shanghai Style Braised Beef Brisket (上海红烧牛腩)

上海红烧牛腩 (Shanghai Style Braised Beef Brisket) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its tender and flavorful beef brisket braised in a rich and aromatic sauce.

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Shanghai Style Braised Beef Brisket (上海红烧牛腩)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Blanch the beef brisket in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water and set aside.
  2. Heat some oil in a pot and sauté the ginger, garlic, and green onions until fragrant.
  3. Add the beef brisket, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot.
  4. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and rock sugar.
  5. Add water to cover the beef brisket, then bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
  7. Remove the beef brisket from the pot and slice it. Serve with the braising sauce and steamed rice.

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 Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Shanghai Style Braised Beef Brisket with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the beef brisket in the soy sauce and Shaoxing wine for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$20