First of all, the names are different, one is white-cut beef and the other is braised beef;

Secondly, the classification is different. White-cut beef is a pure dish, and braised beef belongs to Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine.

Finally, the practice is different. White-cut beef is sliced beef, and the cooked sauce is poured directly on the meat. Braised beef is a traditional dish and a home-cooked dish.

To put it simply, one is dipping sauce for seasoning and the other is marinating.