Beef can be softened by soaking it in advance.

Soaking the beef for a period of time in advance can make it softer. You can soak it in water or salt water for 2-3 hours, or soak it in ginger juice, soy sauce, cooking wine and other seasonings to improve the tenderness of the beef. Cut the beef into smaller pieces to make it easier to cook. When cutting into pieces, it is best to cut along the grain of the meat to prevent the beef from becoming tough.

Adding a small amount of sour seasonings, such as vinegar, lemon juice, tomatoes, etc. during the cooking process can make the beef cook more easily. The time for stewing beef must be sufficient. It usually needs to be simmered on low heat for 2-3 hours until the beef becomes soft and glutinous. Using a pressure cooker to cook beef can greatly shorten the cooking time and make it easier to cook the beef. It should be noted that different beef parts have slightly different cooking times and methods. Some parts, such as oxtail and brisket, require longer cooking times to become tender.

Notes on beef stew

1. Choose beef: Beef stew needs to choose better quality beef. Generally, beef brisket, beef bladder, beef tendon and other parts of the meat are used. The meat is fresh and tender. , the texture is clear.

2. Beef processing: Beef needs to be processed in advance to remove blood and impurities, soak in water to remove the smell of blood, and cut into appropriate sizes.

3. Selection of stew pot: When choosing a stew pot, you should choose a thick-bottomed non-stick casserole or ceramic pot to facilitate heat preservation and stewing.

4. Stewing time: The time for stewing beef needs to be determined according to the quality and size of the beef. Generally, 4-6 hours of stewing time is needed to ensure that the beef is stewed and delicious.

5. Ingredients selection: You can choose appropriate ingredients according to personal taste, such as ginger slices, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, cooking wine, salt, etc., to enhance the taste and aroma of beef stew.