Beef stew with potatoes

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash and cut the beef into chunks

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Peel and wash the potatoes and carrots, then cut them into chunks.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add water to a pot, add the beef, bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 5 minutes. Skim off the foam and remove the beef.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   In a separate pan, heat oil and then stir-fry the beef briefly.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add dark soy sauce and stir-fry until evenly colored.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Pour in enough water to cover the beef, add scallions, ginger, and star anise, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add potatoes and carrots, then add salt.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Continue simmering over medium heat for 20 minutes.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   The beef and potatoes are ready to be taken out of the pot when they can be easily pierced with chopsticks.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    A delicious beef stew with potatoes is ready!