one pot beef

Make this delicately spiced stew ahead of time for last-minute gatherings. Ideal for freezing, the flavours of this Greek-style stew intensify when made ahead

One-pot beef stifado

olive oil

baby onions

golden caster sugar

garlic cloves, chopped

bay leaves

cinnamon

allspice

oregano

tomato purée

tbsp red wine vinegar

tomatoes

milliliters red wine

Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a flameproof casserole over a medium-high heat and brown the beef all over, removing it to a plate with a slotted spoon as you go (you may need to do this in batches). Drizzle the rest of the oil into the pan. Peel the onions (but leave whole) and add to the pan, then scatter over the sugar. Sizzle for 5 mins, stirring now and then until starting to brown. Add the garlic, bay, cinnamon stick, allspice, cloves and oregano, and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for another minute, then tip in the beef along with any resting juices. Stir to coat in the spiced onion mixture.

Add the red wine vinegar and chopped tomatoes. Rinse the cans out with the wine and pour it in, then add a third of a can of water. Season with salt and stir well. Bring to a simmer, stir again, then cover with the lid and transfer to the oven for 1 hr.

Remove from the oven and stir again. If the sauce looks very thick, add a splash more water. Cover again and return to the oven for another hour, or until the meat is fork-tender – the timing will depend on the cut you’ve used. Serve hot. To get ahead, leave to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and chill for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Defrost completely in the fridge overnight, then reheat in a pan over a low heat with a splash more water to loosen, if needed.

Pepper lunch inspired dish of beef and rice made in a rice cooker! This savory rice is perfect for those busy nights.

One Pot Beef and Rice

short grain rice

water

beef

corn

onion

ginger (minced)

garlic (minced)

unsalted butter

soy sauce

mirin

sugar

garlic (grated)

oyster sauce

black pepper (to taste)

leftover sauce

green onions (thinly sliced)

Soak 1 cup short grain rice with 2 cups water. Soaking the rice in water helps soften the rice as short grain rice can be hard in the center if not soaked.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 grated garlic, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and lots of black pepper to taste. Mix until sugar has dissolved. OPTIONAL: scoop out a few tablespoons of sauce and put it to the side if you want to use as a garnish when the rice is finished cooking.

Add the thinly sliced beef to the sauce you prepared in Step 2. Let the beef marinate for a few minutes while you prepare the next steps.

Wash 1 cup of rice in a strainer (or in the same bowl you used before) until water runs clear.  Make sure your strain all the water to ensure that you add the right amount of water in the next step. The water should barely cover the surface of the rice. We don’t need to add too much water because the beef will provide some moisture to the rice and we don’t want soggy rice.

Mince 2 cloves garlic and 1 tablespoon ginger. Dice 1/2 white onion.

In the pot with rice, add garlic, ginger, onion, 1/2 cup water, marinated beef from step 3, 1/2 cup corn, and 1 tablespoon butter. Place pot in rice cooker and press the cook button. If you don&#39;t have a rice cooker, use the instructions below.

When the rice is done, mix everything together. Garnish the rice with some sliced green onions and leftover sauce. Hope you enjoy!

Tastes delicious but not sure why my rice keeps coming out hard.. I soak it for 30 mins. Should it be soaked in hot/warm/cold water? Does it make a difference? Made this a few times now and the results are always the same

I make this over and over because it’s easy and my husband love it 😄
Thanks, Dana

Yummy and easy recipe! I used frozen briskets and frozen corn since that's what I had on hand it worked great! Had to thaw the frozen meat a bit before marinating. I didn't follow the instruction to let the rice sit in the water and ended up with a bit of grainy rice. Will do so next time. Boyfriend tried it and loved it too. Will definitely make this again for lazy days.

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