Semur Daging (Javanese sweet soy beef stew)
Beef braised until tender in a glossy, gently sweet soy gravy scented with nutmeg and cloves.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.27 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a medium high heat. Brown the beef in two batches for 4 minutes each, then lift out onto a plate.
- 2
Lower the heat. Fry the onion for 6 minutes until soft and golden. Add the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and white pepper and stir for 1 minute until it smells warm and fragrant.
6 min - 3
Return the beef to the pan. Add the tamari, sugar and water and bring to the boil.
- 4
Cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 15 minutes, until the beef is nearly tender.
75 min - 5
Add the potatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes until they are soft and the sauce is dark and slightly thickened.
20 min - 6
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Taste and add a little more tamari if it needs it. Scatter over the spring onions and serve with steamed rice.
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