Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
675 g

chuck roast

cut in 4 pieces

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.5 tsp

red pepper flakes

0.5 tsp

pepper

crushed

0.5 tsp

coriander seed

crushed

0.5 cup

maple syrup

0.5 cup

tamari soy sauce

0.5 cup

chicken broth

1 unit

red pepper

diced

0.5 lb

soba noodles

3 cup

sugar snap peas

halved

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

4 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

2 tbsp

unsalted cashews

roasted, chopped

2 tbsp

cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 325F (170C).

Step 2
~9 min

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~9 min

Brown the chuck roast pieces on all sides and season with pepper.

Step 4
~9 min

Remove the browned meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.

Step 5
~9 min

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until golden brown, adding more olive oil if needed.

Step 6
~9 min

Add the red pepper flakes and crushed coriander seed to the onions and cook for 1 minute to release their aroma.

Step 7
~9 min

Return the browned meat to the pot.

Step 8
~9 min

Add maple syrup, tamari soy sauce, and chicken broth to the pot.

Step 9
~9 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 10
~9 min

Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

Step 11
~9 min

While the beef is baking, cook the soba noodles in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.

Step 12
~9 min

Drain the cooked soba noodles and toss with a bit of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 13
~9 min

Set the noodles aside.

Step 14
~9 min

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 15
~9 min

Sauté the halved sugar snap peas until they are slightly crisp.

Step 16
~9 min

Season the sugar snap peas with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 17
~9 min

Add the chopped garlic to the sugar snap peas and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 18
~9 min

Add the cooked soba noodles to the skillet with the sugar snap peas and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through.

Step 19
~9 min

To serve, divide the noodle mixture among 4 bowls.

Step 20
~9 min

Top each bowl with the braised beef and coat with the sauce from the Dutch oven.

Step 21
~9 min

Garnish each bowl with chopped roasted cashews and chopped cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the tamari and maple syrup mixture.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The beef can be braised a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed greens.

Offer extra tamari sauce at the table.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kimchi
Pickled ginger

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion - Japan/North America

Cultural Significance

Blends Japanese noodle dish with Western braising techniques.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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