Beef Rawon

Name: Beef Rawon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 6 kluwek nuts, scooped out; 6 shallots, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 6 cups beef broth

A dark and deeply savory East Javanese beef soup flavored with earthy kluwek nuts and aromatic herbs.

110 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianSoupStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
6 kluwek nuts, scooped out
6 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
1 inch fresh galangal, sliced
4 kaffir lime leaves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
6 cups beef broth

Instructions

1

Blend 6 scooped out kluwek nuts, 6 chopped shallots, and 4 minced garlic cloves into a smooth spice paste.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3

Sauté the paste with 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, 1 inch sliced fresh galangal, and 4 kaffir lime leaves for 5 minutes until fragrant.
4

Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast and cook for 5 minutes until browned on the outside.
5

Pour in 6 cups beef broth and 1 tsp salt, then bring to a simmer over low heat.
6

Cover and cook for 75 minutes until the meat is tender and internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Questions

How long does Beef Rawon keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Beef Rawon?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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