Savory Braised Beef Tenderloin
"This is a delicious braised beef tenderloin recipe with a savory-sweet soy-vinegar sauce that makes an awesome family dinner. A tender and succulent one-pot dinner recipe that is an excellent lunch and dinner idea. Braising comes from the French word “braiser”. It is a combination of moist and dry heat cooking methods. The dry heat cooking method is searing at a high temperature. Then once it is seared and browned, it is put into a pot and covered with liquid to cook at a low temperature for several hours. The braising liquid can impart flavor and make the tenderloin very"
Serves4
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time1 hr
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 26 oz beef tenderloin
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 oz onion
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 tbsp crushed peppercorn
- 2 pieces of bay leaves
- 1/4 cup fermented black beans
- 1 cup pineapple slices
- 1 cup clear soda
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Slice tenderloin and sear until lightly browned.
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Set aside fried beef slices.
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Remove excess oil from the pot, leaving about 2 tablespoons.
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In the same pot, sauté crushed garlic until golden and aromatic.
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Add the seared beef and stir.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and stir.
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Cover the pot and let it simmer for 50 minutes or until beef is tender.
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Add more water if needed until meat is fork-tender.
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Remove the cover and continue to simmer until liquid is reduced to a thick sauce.