Semur Daging (Indonesian Sweet Soy Beef Stew)
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Ingredients
- 700 g beef chuck, diced
- 4 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 5 shallots
- 4 garlic cloves
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg, grated
- 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 438 kcal
- Protein
- 38.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 21.3 g
- of which sugars
- 15.3 g
- Fat
- 21.9 g
- of which saturates
- 6.6 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
- Salt
- 1.28 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Blend the shallots and garlic to a paste.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan and fry the paste for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the beef and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning, until browned on all sides.
- 4
Stir in the kecap manis, nutmeg and tomatoes with 250ml water, bring to a simmer, cover and cook on a low heat for 50 minutes.
- 5
Uncover and simmer for a further 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the beef is tender with no pink remaining.
- 6
Serve with steamed rice.

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