Beef Pares Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Filipino Beef Pares with tender braised beef, flavorful garlic rice, and a comforting beef broth. A perfect meal for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Braised Beef:
- 1 kg beef brisket cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon star anise
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Rice:
- 4 cups cooked rice preferably a day old
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
For the Beef Soup:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 spring onion chopped (for garnish)
- Fried garlic bits optional
Instructions
Braise the Beef
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the beef brisket and sear until browned on all sides.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to coat the beef.
- Add star anise and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove beef and set aside. Mix cornstarch slurry into the sauce and let it thicken.
- Return beef to the pot, stir well, and adjust seasoning.
Prepare the Garlic Rice
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown and crispy.
- Add cooked rice, mix well, and season with salt. Stir-fry for a few more minutes.
Make the Beef Soup
- Heat beef broth in a separate pot and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add fish sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with spring onions and fried garlic bits.
Notes
- For a richer taste, marinate the beef in soy sauce and oyster sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serve with calamansi or chili oil for extra flavor.