Perfect Winter Recipe - Melt in Your Mouth Tender Braised Beef with Potatoes

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts like sirloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and provides similar texture.

red wine

🥗Healthier: beef broth

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Frozen potatoes can save time and money.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.

Add beef stew meat to the pot, sear until browned on all sides.

Stir in soy sauce, Zhuhou paste, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and tomato paste.

Add red fermented bean curd and sugar, mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low, cook for 2-3 hours until beef is tender.

Add potatoes and red bell pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.

Cover and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

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