To make a delicious beef stew with wine, choose brisket as shown in the picture. Start by cutting the beef into pieces about the size of two fingertips. Also, chop the carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, and mince the garlic, ginger, and shallots to save time later.

Marinate the beef with minced garlic and ginger, a bit of seasoning powder, fish sauce, pepper, sugar (just half a teaspoon), MSG, turmeric powder (2/3 teaspoon for color), one packet of five-spice powder, and 3 tablespoons of red wine. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

While waiting for the beef to marinate, make the tomato sauce. Sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the tomatoes and stir-fry with a bit of fish sauce and MSG to soften the tomatoes quickly. Remember to add a bit of sugar to balance the acidity and preserve the dish's flavor when finished.

Sauté garlic with butter, then add the beef and stir until it firms up. Add enough water to cover the beef and simmer on low heat until the beef is very tender. Then add the prepared tomato sauce, carrots, and potatoes, and continue simmering until the potatoes and carrots are soft. Add 3 more teaspoons of red wine, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes before turning off the heat and serving. ❗️❗️(I should mention that I used butter entirely instead of cooking oil to enhance the aroma of the dish.)❗️❗️