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Meltingly Tender Ginger & Soy Braised Beef


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  • Author: Paula
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Meltingly Tender Ginger & Soy Braised Beef is a cozy, slow-cooked dish featuring fall-apart beef chuck simmered in a sweet-savory soy and miso broth, finished with a bright cilantro salsa verde for balance.


Ingredients

1 tbsp neutral oil

3.5 lbs beef chuck roast, well-marbled and cut into 2-inch cubes

4 scallions, roughly chopped

1 head garlic, halved

2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp white or yellow miso paste

2 1/2 cups beef stock

1/2 cup sake (or additional beef stock)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp orange zest

2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced

2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 small shallot, finely minced

1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely minced

1 garlic clove, grated

Juice of 1 orange


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Pat beef dry, season generously with salt and pepper, and sear in batches until deeply browned. Remove beef and set aside.
  4. Discard excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pot.
  5. Add ginger, scallions, and garlic and cook briefly until fragrant and lightly browned.
  6. Whisk together soy sauce, miso paste, beef stock, sake, brown sugar, and orange zest.
  7. Pour the liquid into the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Return beef to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3–3 1/2 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  10. Meanwhile, mix all cilantro salsa verde ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and let sit for 1 hour.
  11. Remove beef from the pot once tender. Discard aromatics and skim excess fat from the sauce.
  12. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer sauce until slightly thickened.
  13. Return beef to the sauce and toss to coat.
  14. Serve hot over rice with cilantro salsa verde spooned on top.

Notes

Flavor deepens even more when made a day ahead.

Short ribs can be substituted for an even richer result.

Add chili paste or fresh chilies for extra heat.

Sauce thickens further as it cools.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg