Lin Xu grabbed a pot, boiled half a pot of water on another stove, then lifted the soaking tomatoes out. He made a crosscut on the top of each tomato and blanched them in the boiling water to easily peel off their skins.

This way, they wouldn't have to deal with the tomato skins.

After peeling all the skins, he placed the tomatoes on the chopping board, finely diced them with a knife, and transferred them into a bowl.

Then, he took the pressure cooker off the stove and began to release the pressure.

While the pressure cooker was releasing steam, he set up a wok and started to stir-fry the tomatoes.

He poured oil into the wok, heated it, then added minced garlic and stir-fried until fragrant. Next, he added the diced tomatoes, sautéing them on high heat.

While stir-frying, he added three teaspoons of salt and six teaspoons of sugar to the wok.

Tomato Stew Beef Brisket should be sour, sweet, and savory, with a predominant sweet and sour taste, so it requires a good amount of sugar.

The quality of the tomatoes used today was quite good. If the tomatoes were of average quality, he would need to add a large spoonful of tomato paste while stir-frying; otherwise, their acidity wouldn't be sufficient, and the brisket would lack a certain something.

After adding the seasonings, he stirred with a spoon to mix them evenly.

By this time, the pressure cooker had almost finished releasing steam. Upon opening the lid, a rich aroma wafted out.

The beef in the pot was thoroughly braised and trembling, looking tantalizing enough to make one's mouth water.

Shen Guofu rushed from the next room to the kitchen doorway. "Is it ready, Lin Xu? Do you need my help serving the dish?"

Lin Xu said with a smile, "Not yet, Dad. Please wait a bit longer; I'll call you when it's ready."

Shen Guofu came into the kitchen. "Then can I have a taste now?"

"Not yet. I haven't added any seasonings to the beef, so it won't taste right."

Upon hearing this, his father-in-law left, feeling a bit disgruntled. It smelled so delicious; who would have thought it wasn't ready yet?

Lin Xu stirred the contents of the pressure cooker a few times with a spoon. The green chili he had added had completely disintegrated; only its faint, fresh aroma lingered in the broth.

He ladled two scoops of the beef broth from the pressure cooker into the wok with the tomatoes. Using the beef broth to stew the tomatoes would perfectly meld the umami of the broth and tomatoes, creating an appetizing savory flavor.

When adding the broth, he used a slotted spoon to strain it, preventing ingredients like Scallion and Ginger, onions, and Star Anise from being scooped into the wok and affecting the final presentation.

After simmering for about five or six minutes, the tomatoes in the wok had cooked down to a pulp. Lin Xu then used a slotted spoon to transfer the beef brisket from the pressure cooker into the tomato sauce.

He continued to braise it, allowing the sweet and sour flavor of the tomato sauce to fully penetrate the beef.

The beef bubbled in the ruddy tomato sauce. Lin Xu used his phone to shoot a several-second video of the pot and posted it under the Lin Ji's Food topic.

"How many more bowls of rice could this dish make you eat?"

No sooner had he posted it than his online friends started replying like crazy.

I, the Slimmest 300 Pounds in the Family: Ahhh, my favorite Tomato Stew Beef Brisket!

Liang Mountain's Thirst: I almost jumped off the tower crane to snatch that pot.

Spring Breeze Cannot Blow You: Boss Lin, is it really appropriate to post this kind of video during mealtime?

Lin Daiyu Uprooting Willows: Keep posting such tempting stuff, and I'll beat up your staff!

The Blind Taxi Driver: As someone advanced in years, I just can't stand to see such tempting food. I only want to know if Lin Ji will have this dish after opening.

Great Mahayana Stage cultivator: Fellow Daoist Lin, I've failed my ascension and need a portion of Tomato Stew Beef Brisket to heal my inner injuries. How many high-grade spirit stones does it cost?

Invisible Chicken Wings: I bet it tastes awful. If you don't believe me, let me have a taste!

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Fifteen minutes later, the tomato sauce in the wok had thickened considerably. Lin Xu then carefully poured the contents—meat, sauce, and all—into a prepared serving basin.

A whole basin of beef brisket, emanating a rich, tangy aroma, looked incredibly tantalizing.

After garnishing the center with a pinch of fresh cilantro, he carried the basin of meat into the living room.

As soon as he entered, Shen Guofu impatiently greeted him, "Oh, that aroma! It's so tantalizing."

Chen Yan helped bring the rice cooker over, Han Shuzhen brought the bowls and chopsticks, Grandma Shen picked at some pickled cucumber strips, and Shen Baobao... was sneaking a bite.

"Wow, this beef is so delicious!"

The beef was incredibly tender yet retained a pleasant chewiness. It had a sweet and savory flavor with a hint of salt, and as one chewed, a subtle oniony note and a delicate, fresh zest emerged.

After eating, Shen Baobao just wanted to quickly shovel down a couple of mouthfuls of rice.

This combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors practically begged for a few mouthfuls of perfectly steamed rice—soft, yet with distinct grains—to accompany it.

"How's the flavor, sweetheart?"

"It's absolutely fantastic! Don't just stand there, Dad, hurry up and scoop some rice. This gravy is too perfect to pair with rice."

Shen Guofu was speechless. For the sake of the meat, I won't argue with you.

After hastily serving everyone rice, he sat down at the dining table.

He picked up a piece of meat, glistening with the rich, red sauce, and took a bite. Mmm, that tangy, appetizing tomato flavor was truly irresistible.

After taking a bite, he quickly followed it with two mouthfuls of rice. The feeling of satisfaction from chewing them together with the meat almost made Old Shen shout out in bliss.

It had been days! Finally, he was experiencing that satisfying feeling of meat combined with carbs once again. Delicious!

"Wow, brother-in-law, your cooking skills are incredible! This is the best beef brisket I've ever eaten!"

"Indeed, it's tasty. Even an old lady like me can chew it."

"Xu's cooking is beyond reproach, but... is it just meat? What about the vegetables?"

When Shen Guofu heard his wife mention vegetables again, he said while eating, "The vegetables have cooked down into the sauce, haven't they? We can have some soup after this; isn't that vegetarian enough?"

Han Shuzhen was taken aback. You really would say anything to eat meat! Are vegetables that have melted into the meat broth still considered vegetables?

"You'll have to do an extra set of exercises with me tonight then!"

"Okay, wife! As long as you let me eat my fill, forget one set, two sets are no problem at all!"

Shen Guofu devoured several pieces of the tender stewed beef brisket. Then, with a sense of curiosity, he tried a piece of the pickled cucumber his son-in-law had made. The crispiness of the cucumber immediately captivated him.

"Delicious, delicious! This is really good. It has a rich, savory flavor, yet it's not too salty, and there's even a hint of sweetness in the aftertaste. I have to take some with me when I leave; this goes even better with rice than seaweed strips."

When Shen Baobao heard this, she also picked up a piece to try. "It's true! This cucumber is so crunchy and delicious."

Taking a bite of cucumber and then a bite of beef brisket—the sensation was just perfect!

As they were enjoying their meal, Han Shuzhen said with some concern, "I'm worried I'll gain back the two pounds I just lost by eating this."

Director Han had recently become addicted to losing weight, and now, suddenly faced with such delicious beef brisket, she felt conflicted.

She wanted to indulge with her husband, yet worried that her previous efforts would be in vain.

Ah, what a dilemma!

"Auntie, don't worry about that," Chen Yan chimed in. "After we've eaten and drunk to our heart's content, we can ask my brother-in-law to make a pot of slimming soup. One bowl each, and we'll definitely slim down."

"Slimming soup?"

Han Shuzhen immediately became interested. "Xu, you know how to make that too? How about you make some for Mom to try later?"

Lin Xu paused. Even though Jade Soup has plenty of cucumbers, its slimming effect is weak. After all, it's a broth stewed from a chicken carcass and thickened with cornstarch, so it isn't low in calories.

But seeing his mother-in-law so interested, he nodded and said, "I'll make some after we finish eating, so Dad, Mom, and Grandma can all try this Jade Soup."

Once Director Han heard there really was such a slimming soup, she relaxed. "Old Shen, give me that fatty piece; this kind of meat is tastier when it's a bit fatty... And get me another bowl of rice later. It seems my bowl wasn't quite full; it's gone after just a few bites..."

"Alright, alright, I'll get you more."

"Dad, I want another bowl too, a big one!"

"Of course, my girl."

"Uncle, me too..."

Shen Guofu: "..."

How did I, the illustrious Prince of Gourmet Food, turn into the Prince of Rice Serving in the blink of an eye? Can't they serve themselves? From now on, if anyone asks me to serve them rice, I'll get upset with them!

As he was grumbling to himself, Grandma Shen handed her bowl over. "Guofu, more rice."

"Right away!"

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