Braised Beef Brisket with Tomatoes and Potatoes

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut the beef brisket into chunks, put it in a pot of cold water, add cooking wine, scallions, and ginger, blanch it over high heat, then remove and set aside.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Heat oil in a pan, then add onions, garlic, scallions, ginger, star anise, and bay leaves. Sauté over low heat until fragrant.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add the blanched beef and stir-fry over medium heat until evenly mixed. Add hot water to cover the beef, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for one hour.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Cut the tomatoes into chunks

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Cut potatoes into chunks

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Heat oil in a pan, add diced tomatoes and stir-fry until the oil turns red.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Pour the sautéed tomatoes into a stew pot, add potatoes, and enough water to cover all the ingredients. Season with salt, light soy sauce, a little pepper, and rock sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Sprinkle with cilantro, and you're all done!