Braise Beef and Potatoes
Ingredients
17oz (500g) lean boneless
beef sirloin
1/4 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 lb. (250g) potatoes
1/4 tsp. ground Sichuan Peppercorns
1 large carrot
5 tsp. vegetable oil
2 cups (500ml) water
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp coriander, chopped
2 tsp. salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp. scallion, shredded
Directions
- Wash the beef and cut into (30mm) chunks.
Place in a pot of cold water to cover
and bring to a boil. Let boil 1 minute,
then remove and drain the beef and set
aside.
- Peel and wash the potatoes and cut into
triangles or chunks the same size as the
beef. Peel the carrot and dice or cut
into small slices.
- Heat the water in a wok, or a pot or
a casserole, and add the scallions, ginger,
and ground peppercorn. Add the beef chunks
and vegetable oil, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Cover
and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef
is cooked but fork-tender. Add the potatoes,
carrots, soy sauce, and salt. Continue
simmering until the beef is tender, checking
the water and replenishing if necessary
. If excess water remains when the beef
is cooked, reduce to the desired amount
by boiling over high heat. Add the MSG
(optional)and sprinkle the coriander over
the beef and serve.
