Stoofvlees in ketjapsaus sweet & spicy: A Flavor Explode!
Stoofvlees in ketjapsaus sweet & spicy is a delicious Dutch stew made with tender beef cooked in a sweet and spicy soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Dutch
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 ml ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 500 ml beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the ketjap manis and sambal oelek, mixing well.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- This dish can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg