Saucy Beef Cubes
Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly saucy, Saucy Beef Cubes is the ultimate comfort food recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring melt-in-your-mouth bites of beef chuck or sirloin, this dish is cooked to perfection in a rich, savory sauce made with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and a touch of tomato paste for depth. A hint of paprika and a sprinkle of brown sugar elevate the flavors, while garlic and onions add a fragrant base. The beef is simmered to tender perfection, with a cornstarch slurry ensuring a luxuriously thick and glossy sauce that clings to every bite. Serve this hearty dish over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or silky noodles to create a meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Easy to make yet utterly indulgent, this recipe is a must-try for beef lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Beef (chuck or sirloin) cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 250 milliliters Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, season the beef cubes with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch. Toss until well-coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and sear them on all sides until browned. This will take about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, tomato paste, and paprika. Whisk until the sauce is well combined.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then return the seared beef cubes to the skillet. Stir to coat the beef in the sauce.
Cover the pan, lower the heat to medium-low, and let the beef simmer for 20-25 minutes or until it's tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken further.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired. Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a complete and comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1304 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 588 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.
