How to braise homemade beef so it tastes delicious

How to braise homemade beef so it tastes delicious

In the past 10 days, discussions about home-cooked braised beef have remained high on the Internet, especially on food communities and short video platforms. Many netizens have shared their own secret recipes and techniques for braised beef. This article will combine these hot topics to compile a detailed guide to braised beef for everyone, from material selection to cooking steps to answers to frequently asked questions, to help you easily make delicious home-cooked braised beef.

1. Inventory of popular braised beef topics

2. Detailed steps for home-cooked braised beef

1. Material selection and preparation

According to recent popular discussions, the most suitable beef part for marinating is beef shank, followed by beef brisket. When purchasing, please pay attention to:

• Choose cuts of meat with fascia texture, so that the braised taste will be better
• Fresh meat is bright red and elastic
• Frozen meat needs to be defrosted in the refrigerator 12 hours in advance

2. Preprocessing steps

3. Braised recipe

The three most popular recipes are summarized as follows:

4. Cooking process

Detailed step-by-step instructions:

1. Put the processed beef into the pot and add enough water
2. Put the seasoning bag (it is recommended to pack it in a gauze bag)
3. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce (ratio 3:1), and appropriate amount of rock sugar
4. After boiling over high heat, turn to low heat and simmer: 2-3 hours for casserole, 40 minutes for pressure cooker
5. Turn off the heat and soak for more than 4 hours for better flavor.

3. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is my braised beef always so bad?

A: According to recent experiments by food bloggers, the main reasons may be: 1) Choosing too lean meat parts; 2) The heat is too high or the time is too long; 3) Inadequate soaking.

Q: Can brine be reused?

A: Yes, but please note: 1) Boil and sterilize after each use; 2) Filter out the residue; 3) Store in the refrigerator for no more than 1 week, and freeze for 1 month.

Q: How to keep braised beef slices from falling apart?

A: Sharing popular tips: 1) After marinating, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap to set it; 2) Refrigerate for 4 hours before cutting; 3) Cut against the grain.

4. Preservation and consumption suggestions

According to the recent creative eating methods of netizens, braised beef can be:

• Slice for salad
• Cut into pieces and add noodles
• Tear into shreds to make beef burritos
• Refrigerate for 3-5 days, freeze for 1 month

I hope this guide to braised beef combined with recent hot topics can help you make delicious home-cooked braised beef. Remember to adjust the seasoning proportions according to your family’s tastes. You can find the recipe that suits you best after making it a few times!