Healthy Galbi Jjim (Korean Braised Beef)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the beef stew meat by using the tip of a knife to make small slits across the surface of the meat to allow the sauce to penetrate deeply.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add whole peppercorns and cooking wine (matsul).

3. 3

   Add the meat to the boiling water and blanch briefly to reduce the meat smell. Drain the meat and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.

4. 4

   Place the rinsed meat back into the pot. Add 2 parts mirin, 2 parts matsul, 4 parts soy sauce, a tiny bit of oyster sauce, 1 part sugar, 3 parts honey (or maple syrup), 1/2 part minced garlic, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Pour in enough fresh water to just cover the meat.

6. 6

   Add the prepared carrots, sweet potatoes (or yams), radish, and large green onions to the pot.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat without a lid.

8. 8

   Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about an hour until the meat is super tender.