Tomato Braised Beef
Cut the beef into chunks and pan-fry, then braise together with fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, and carrots.
Ingredients
Salt (or more)
1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder
1/8 tsp
Light soy sauce
1 tbsp
Sugar
2 tsp
Carrot (cut into roll-cut chunks)
to taste
Fresh tomato (each cut into 6 pieces)
to taste
Canned tomato (drained)
to taste
Beef (cut into 4×2×1 cm pieces)
to taste
Flour
to taste
Oil
to taste
Garlic
to taste
Onion
to taste
Instructions
1
Prepare the carrots
Cut the carrots into roll-cut chunks, place in a heat-resistant container, microwave on high for 2 minutes, remove and drain, set aside.
2
Prepare the tomatoes
Cut each fresh tomato into 6 pieces. Drain the canned tomatoes.
3
Prepare the beef
Cut the beef into 4×2×1 cm pieces, add the flour and mix until evenly coated.
4
Sear the beef
In a 2-liter glass deep pot, add the oil, garlic, and onion, and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the beef pieces, arrange them in a single layer, cover, and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
5
Braise
Flip the beef, add both kinds of tomatoes, cover again, and microwave on high for 5 minutes, then switch to medium heat (70% power) for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and seasonings, mix well, and continue on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. The beef will be even more flavorful if it rests in the refrigerator overnight and is then reheated before serving.
