Beef Pares
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of *Beef Pares*, a beloved Filipino comfort food that combines tender beef brisket with a flavorful, caramelized soy-based sauce. Infused with the warm aroma of star anise, ginger, and garlic, this slow-simmered dish offers a harmonious balance of sweet and salty notes, accented by a hint of black pepper. Perfectly paired with steamed white rice, its thick, glossy sauce seeps into the grains, creating a mouthwatering experience in every bite. This dish is a one-pot wonder, using simple pantry staples like brown sugar, soy sauce, and a beef bouillon cube to unlock bold, robust flavors. Ready in under two hours and garnished with fresh spring onions for a pop of color and freshness, Beef Pares is the ultimate weeknight comfort meal for family-style dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 3 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger, sliced
- 2 stalks Spring onions, chopped
- 3 cups Rice
- 1 piece Beef bouillon cube
Instructions
Cut the beef brisket into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the sliced ginger and star anise to the pot, and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cubed beef to the pot and cook until it is lightly browned on all sides.
Pour in the soy sauce and water, stirring to combine.
Add the brown sugar, black pepper, and beef bouillon cube to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
Season with salt to taste if needed.
While the beef pares is simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Once the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the pot from heat.
Serve the beef pares hot, garnished with chopped spring onions, alongside a serving of rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
