Comments on: Chinese Beef Stew with Potatoes (土豆炖牛肉)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:44:10 +0000

In reply to Man man. That's wonderful to hear!

By: Man man

Man man — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:02:21 +0000

My boyfriend loved this. Thank you for sharing!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:47:44 +0000

In reply to Sabine. Wow, five times—that’s amazing! So glad you love it, Sabine. Definitely worth the time for a great stew!

By: Sabine

Sabine — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:36:03 +0000

Great stew! Worth the 2 hours of making. I think this is my 5th time making this.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:39:13 +0000

delicious and easy to make

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:06:34 +0000

In reply to Pamela Jordan. Yes, this recipe can be made in a slow cooker. However, I’m unable to provide specific timings as I haven’t tested it myself. As a general rule, cook the beef first, then add the vegetables towards the end.

By: Pamela Jordan

Pamela Jordan — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:52:15 +0000

Would this recipe work in a slow cooker? If so instructions would be appreciated.
Thank you

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:03:49 +0000

In reply to Catherine Dang. Thank you so much for your support, Catherine! This dish should hold up well in the freezer, making it a great option for those busy, no-cooking days. Happy cooking!

By: Catherine Dang

Catherine Dang — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:53:41 +0000

Hi Wei,
I have been cooking a similar recipe with more broth to eat with noodles. I will try this recipe precisely as written to eat with steamed rice and also test out the taste of leftovers in freezer for couple of days. Lately, I have been searching for recipes that I could prepare in advance in anticipating of no-cooking on long and busy days.
I am a fan of your site, so many wonderful and tasty recipes.

-Catherine

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:14:45 +0000

In reply to Julia.

Hi Julia! Here is the process when using an Instant Pot.
1. Boil beef in a regular pot and skim off the froth (same as the original recipe)
2. Use Instant Pot’s “sauté” function to fry onion, ginger and spices.
3. Add drained beef, all the seasonings, and 2 cups/480ml of hot water (less than the original recipe). Cover with the lid and set to pressure cook (high) for 20 minutes. Then allow it to release the pressure naturally.
4. Add the vegetables and use the “sauté” function, uncovered, to cook and reduce the cooking liquid.
Hope this helps!