2, beef stew should pay attention to, choose a beef brisket with tendons, meat and oil, too thin is not good. Wash it after buying it, cut it into large pieces, and then soak it in water.
3. Soak for at least 30 minutes, usually for more than one hour. It is best to change the water two or three times in the middle and pour out the soaked blood in time. Although the blood in the meat will float out during stewing, most of it will solidify in the meat because of the increase of temperature, which will not only affect the taste of beef, but also affect its taste.
4. Basic dry seasoning for beef stew, including onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, star anise, fennel, hawthorn, pepper and dried tangerine peel; Liquid seasoning: yellow wine (or cooking wine, if you use some beer, the taste will be more unique). Other seasonings can be added according to your own needs. For example, adding some Chinese medicines can play a role in nourishing and recuperating.
5, put water in the casserole, then add beef and seasoning packets, and boil over high fire. Stewed beef in cold water will quickly tighten the surface of beef in hot water, which is not conducive to cooking blood stains. Don't blanch the beef when you stew it.
6. After the fire is boiled, skim off the floating foam. Don't leave the kitchen during this time. Once the water boils, start skimming the foam immediately. If the water boils for a long time, the foam will solidify and float away. It will not be easy to skim it again, which will not only affect the taste and clarity of the soup, but also affect the taste of beef.
7. After the floating foam is almost fished, put it into the sea and boil it again, then turn to low heat and simmer slowly.
8, according to the size of the meat, the stew time is at least two hours. Intuitive judgment can be used to fork beef with chopsticks, and it is good to fork it easily. Tip: If it is not because of the tight time and lack of physical strength, it is recommended to stew beef in casserole. Although the pressure cooker saves energy and time, the beef pressed out is not fragrant.