Beef Pares

Beef Pares are beef briskets tenderized with aromatic spices and paired along with garlic rice or extra broth. So when you say 'Pares' it's a local term for 'Pair.' This Filipino dish is usually served at Tapsi houses and Carinderias. Another beef recipe will surely be a hit to your taste buds. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

1/2 kl Beef brisket, sliced into cubes
7 c water
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 pc onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 c beef broth
2 star anise
2 tsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 c water
Salt to taste

Procedure:

1. In a stock pot boil the water and the beef for 2 hours or until the beef is tenderized. Set aside and reserve the broth. If using pressure cooker, boil it for 30 minutes.
2. Saute the garlic, onion and ginger and add the beef, soy sauce, black pepper and sugar and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Add 4 c of beef broth, star anise and some salt. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Lastly add the dissolved cornstarch while stirring to avoid it from forming lumps. Simmer until it thickens. Remove from heat.
5. Serve it with some Garlic rice or beef soup. Enjoy!