I want you to take a tasty adventure with an easy dish that will elevate your overall taste – try the beef pares recipe.
In this blog post, we will discuss the process of beef pares. Later, we will also look at variations, pro tips to level up the taste complete preparation, storage and freezing tips and much more.
What is Beef Pares?
Beef pares is a delicious Filipino meal famous for its great taste and rich flavour. The name pares means ‘pair’ in Filipino, and it is known for the combination of tender beef served with garlic rice and a side of broth.
It originated from the streets of Manila and is a popular dish in many eateries or restaurants. For a great contrast, serve it with pickled veggies. Its tender meat and rich flavour make it a favourite for special events or family gatherings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comforting Flavors: The beef pares combine delicious and sweet flavours that satisfy the soul.
- Tender Meat: Following the slow-cooking process makes it tender so each bite melts in your mouth.
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe requires simple ingredients such as garlic and soy sauce, it doesn’t need any exotic ingredients.
- Versatile Meal: You can serve it as a dinner or lunch, and serve it with broth, garlic rice, and pickled veggies for a complete dish.
Tips
- Use Quality Broth: You can use homemade beef broth or a store-bought broth can improve the quality of the dish.
- Choose the right cut: Ensure to choose the cuts such as shank, brisket or chuck. These cuts contain fat to keep the meat moist while cooking.
- Marinate the Beef: Ensure to marinate the beef in garlic, soy sauce and a bit of sugar for a minimum of half an hour before cooking.
- Sear the Meat: Before cooking, brown the beef pieces to improve the flavour. Avoid overcrowding the pot; you can sear them in batches if required.
- Adjust the Sweetness: You can adjust the sweetness of the beef pares as per your preference. Start with a little and then add more if required.
Variations
- Beef Pares with Brown Sauce: You can use extra oyster sauce or dark soy sauce for a rich taste that works well with the beef.
- Beef Pares with Vegetables: You can put vegetables such as potatoes, carrots or bell peppers in the pot for better flavour and more nutrition.
- Curry Beef Pares: You can add paste or curry powder for a special flavour that combines Indian and Filipino flavours.
- Beef Pares with Peanut Sauce: You can mix in ready-made peanut sauce or peanut butter for the creamy flavour of the meal.
- Sinigang-style Beef Pares: You can add tamarind or other tangy ingredients for a zesty variation that contains a taste similar to Filipino soup, Sinigang.
Serving Suggestions
- Pickled Vegetables: You can try pickled vegetables like pickled papaya or other pickled vegetables which provide a great contrast to the beef.
- Steamed Vegetables: You can try steamed vegetables such as bok choy or broccoli that provide a light and refreshing balance to the meal.
- Garlic Rice: You can try garlic rice with beef pares as a side dish for a great flavour and a nice smell.
- Broth or Soup: You can try a simple vegetable soup or beef broth which provides a comforting flavor making the dish better.
- Pancit (Noodles): You can serve pancit noodles for a filling side that works well with the meat.
Storing and Freezing
Storing
- Before storing, let the beef pares cool completely at room temperature.
- Ensure to store it in the air-tight container to avoid the odours.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing
- Ensure to portion the beef pares into family-sized portions.
- You can store it in air-tight, freezer-safe containers or bags to eliminate excess air.
- Label the container with the contents and date to keep track of the freshness.
- You can keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the beef pares provide a celebration of flavours and a warm meal which brings friends and family together. With its delicious taste and tender beef, it is going to please everyone’s taste buds.
Once you begin the cooking journey, remember that the secret resides in slow cooking and using high-quality ingredients. So, enjoy the cooking journey and feel free to add your unique touch or twist.
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Beef Pares Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Beef:
- 1 kg beef brisket or shank, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger sliced
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3-4 cups beef broth or water
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar to taste
- Salt to taste
- Green onions chopped (for garnish)
- For the Garlic Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- For the Broth:
- Additional beef broth optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetbale oil over medium flame.Add the chopped garlic, onion and ginger cook until smells nice. Put beef pieces and sear until browned all the side.
- Add water or beef broth, osyter sauce, soy sauce and black peppercorns. Boil it and then reduce the heat to let it simmer.
- Cover the pot and allow it simmer until the beef is tender, it may take around 1.5-2 hours. Check ocassionally and then add water or broth if required.
- Once the beef urns tender, taste the sauce and adjust salt and sugar as per your liking. Let it simmer for more 10-15 minutes to blend the flavors together.
- In a pan, heat the oil over medium flame. Put the mincedd garlic and cook until golden brown.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix it with the garlic. Add some salt and cook until heat enough, it may take around 5-7 minutes.
- It’s time to serve the beef pares with rice on the side. You can also pour some beef broth to the bowls if required.
- You can add chopped green onions on top for a refreshing touch.
