Ingredients for Delicious and Quick-Cooking Beef Stew
500g beef
2 carrots
2 potatoes
1 onion
2 tomatoes
50ml red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, 1 shallot
Spices: salt, sugar, MSG, pepper, cinnamon, allspice (1/2 teaspoon each)
1 packet of beef stew seasoning
2 bay leaves
500ml fresh coconut water or filtered water
Cooking oil, butter
Bread or rice vermicelli to serve
Equipment:
A pressure cooker (to reduce cooking time from 2-3 hours to 20-30 minutes)
Quick and Tender Beef Stew Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Beef: Wash and cut into bite-sized cubes (around 3-4cm). Marinate with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of MSG, and 1 tablespoon of red wine for 15 minutes.
Carrots and potatoes: Peel, wash, and cut into similar-sized pieces (2-3cm).
Onion and tomatoes: Cut the onion into wedges and chop the tomatoes.
Garlic and shallot: Mince finely.
Step 2: Sauté the beef and spices
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 1 teaspoon of butter in a pressure cooker.
Sauté the minced garlic and shallot until fragrant.
Add the marinated beef and cook until browned (about 3-5 minutes). Then, add the tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, and beef stew seasoning (if using), stirring well.
Step 3: Cook in the pressure cooker
Add the chopped tomatoes, onion wedges, bay leaves, and remaining red wine to the pot.
Pour in 500ml of fresh coconut water (or filtered water) and stir well.
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Then, release the pressure and open the lid.
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot, along with 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar. Close the lid and cook for another 5-7 minutes on high pressure.
Step 4: Final touches and serving
Release the pressure, open the lid, and check the tenderness of the meat and vegetables. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Simmer on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce, and sprinkle with pepper to taste.
Serve hot with bread or rice vermicelli.
Tips for Quick-Cooking Tender Beef Stew
Using a pressure cooker helps tenderize the beef quickly while retaining its moisture and absorbing the flavors.
Red wine and butter add a distinctive aroma to the dish, so don’t skip them!
If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can use a regular pot, but the cooking time will be significantly longer (around 1.5-2 hours).
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