Sichuan-style braised beef with potatoes

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut the beef into chunks and marinate with a suitable amount of cooking wine for 5 minutes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put the beef in cold water, bring it to a boil, and remove it after two minutes.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Rinse with warm water and drain.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a wok, turn off the heat and wait a moment, then turn the heat back on to low. Add Pixian chili bean paste, hot pot base, scallions, ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns in that order and stir-fry for one minute. Add the beef and stir-fry, then add dried chili peppers and star anise and stir-fry for two to three minutes.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add a suitable amount of dark soy sauce for color and stir-fry, then add warm water!

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   I usually like to add more water, bring it to a boil over high heat 10 minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer for one or two hours.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   When the water is almost boiled, add the carrots and cook for a while, then add the potatoes and cook together.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Once all the ingredients are cooked, add salt, chicken bouillon, and cilantro, stir-fry evenly, and you're done!