Chinese Beef Recipes - Braised Anise Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 30 ml/2 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil

• 450 g/1lb chuck steak

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 45 ml/3 tbsp soy sauce

• 15 ml/1 tbsp water

• 15 ml/1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry

• 5 ml/1 tsp salt

• 5 ml/1 tsp sugar

• 2 cloves star anise

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Method:

1. Heat the oil and fry the beef until browned on all sides.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer, cover and simmer gently for about 45 minutes then turn the meat over, adding a little more water and soy sauce if the meat is drying.

3. Simmer for a further 45 minutes until the meat is tender. Discard the star anise before serving.