Semur Daging

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Fried shallots, to garnish

Before you cook

• Cut the beef into even chunks.
• Slice the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened and golden.
3. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the beef chunks and sear for 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until they break down.
6. Pour in the kecap manis and soy sauce and stir to coat the beef.
7. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg and black pepper.
8. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
10. Uncover and simmer for 15 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
11. Season with salt to taste.
12. Scatter fried shallots over the top before serving.
13. Serve hot with steamed white rice.