Sweet Beef Braise Recipe

The sweet beef braise is a preparation made with beef chuck. Cooked with sweet soy sayce and gingerroot, this sweet beef braise is an asian inspired beef recipe. Braised along with vegetables like chinese beans and onions, the sweet beef braise can be served with rice.

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Ingredients

 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces
 Cooking oil2 Tablespoon
 Water11/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 3 tablespoons Sweet Soy Sauce
 Ginger root2 Teaspoon, grated
 Wine vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 2 salam or bay leaves
 Onions2 Medium, cut into wedges
 12 ounces Chinese beans or peapods
 Cold water2 Tablespoon
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon

Directions

In a Dutch oven brown meat, half'at a time, in hot oil.
Drain off fat.
Add water, Sweet Soy Sauce, gingerroot, vinegar, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salam or bay leaves.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer for 40 minutes.
Add onion wedges.
Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or till tender.
Meanwhile, place beans or pea pods in a steamer basket.
Place over boiling water.
Cover and steam for 20 to 30 minutes or till crisp tender.
Remove the salam leaves.
Combine cold water and cornstarch; stir into mixture.
Cook and stir till bubbly.
Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
To serve, transfer to a platter; surround with beans.
Garnish with hot peppers, if desired.
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