Balsamic roasted beef

Balsamic roasted beef!

Anyone else out there who bought a giant bottle of balsamic vinegar from Costco and ended up using it all? Haha, that's me! 🙋🏻‍♀️

All thanks to this recipe! 😋

I bought the balsamic vinegar from Costco because it tastes so good, but using it just for drizzling on bread? There's no way I'd use up that huge bottle! Haha.

For those of you who have the same dilemma, worry no more! With this recipe, you'll probably need to buy it again in no time! Haha.

I'm using the most affordable cuts of beef, like chuck roast and brisket for braising, which makes it budget-friendly yet still elegant. 🥩

My two daughters can be quite picky eaters, but they always enjoy this dish, making it a recipe I can confidently recommend to anyone.

I think this recipe is perfect for entertaining guests or for special holidays. It’s a dish that appeals to all ages, making it special yet universally loved.

It offers a formal presentation while being easy to prepare in large quantities, plus the cooking process is a breeze! ✨

You can also cook it in a regular pressure cooker using the same method, so there's no need to buy an Instant Pot just for this recipe.

Simply place the same ingredients in a pot, start on high heat, and once it starts to sizzle, reduce to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes. ⏰

For an easy side dish, you can use the mashed potatoes available at Costco, making meal prep even simpler.

💕 I got inspired by a recipe from the American blogger Add a Pinch, which has already been proven through hundreds of reviews.

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🛒 Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds (1.5-2 kg) chuck roast

• 1 cup water or beef stock

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon garlic (whole or minced)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Potato starch

• Balsamic vinegar https://a.co/d/8cRhWQS

• beef stock https://a.co/d/0ht0e4q

• crushed red pepper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9VAPSY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_8JK9DMFZ3MJDNCB5BHNA&skipTwisterOG=1&newOGT=1

• Potato starch https://a.co/d/20wcxEW

• Pressure Pot https://amzn.to/40tDpA0

• instant pot https://amzn.to/4grnBUI

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👩🏻‍🍳Recipe

1. Soak the beef in water for about 30 minutes to drain out the blood.

2. Place all the prepared ingredients into the Instant Pot. There's no need to dry the meat.

3. Set the pressure function to High Pressure and cook for 30 minutes.

4. Once cooking is complete, release all the steam and open the lid to finish. You can also let the steam release naturally if you prefer.

5. Remove the meat and shred it into pieces like braised beef. Depending on your preference, you can either shred it finely or cut it into larger pieces.

6. Strain the broth to remove any vegetables and unwanted residue.

7. Making the Sauce - With the broth still in the Instant Pot, change the setting to sauté. After a little while, the broth will come to a boil. At this point, add the potato starch mixed with cold water and stir until the broth thickens to your liking.

8. In my case, the sauté preheating in the Instant Pot took a bit long, so I made the sauce separately on the stove due to time constraints.

   
   
   
   

Broccolini

1. After sprinkling olive oil, salt, and pepper on the broccolini or broccoli, massage it by hand to ensure the seasoning is evenly coated.

2. Cook in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C), flipping it over occasionally for about 7 minutes.

Q: What are the differences between broccolini and broccoli? How do their tastes differ?

photo source from AlphaFoodie.com

Broccolini and broccoli may look similar, but there are several differences between them.

1. Broccoli typically has the large flower buds and thick stalks that we are familiar with, while broccolini is a hybrid plant derived from broccoli and Chinese broccoli (gai lan), featuring thinner stalks and smaller flower buds.

2. When it comes to taste, broccoli generally has a deeper and richer flavor, with a slight bitterness, whereas broccolini has a milder and sweeter taste, along with a more tender and crisp texture.

Q: Are there other dishes where I can use leftover meat?

I've discovered that the soy sauce flavor in this meat makes it surprisingly versatile, pairing well with almost any dish. Sometimes, I even use it as a topping for soups or rice cakes.

For foreign dishes, it works wonderfully in tacos or quesadillas. If you want to enhance the Mexican flavor for your tacos, try mixing in some cumin or chili powder.

Since it's so easy to use in various ways, I always cook a large batch at once, portion it out, and freeze it for later use.