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Braised Beef

Name: Braised Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1000 Beef shank; 3 Soy sauce; 2 Dark soy sauce; 30 Rock sugar; 2 Star anise; 1 Cinnamon stick; 2 Bay leaves; 1 Sichuan peppercorns; 3 Dried chili peppers; 4 Ginger; 3 Scallions; 2 Cooking wine; to taste Salt; enough to cover Water

Other★★ Intermediate8min

Prep 5m ·
Cook 3m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Beef

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	Beef shank	1000
	Soy sauce	3
	Dark soy sauce	2
	Rock sugar	30
	Star anise	2
	Cinnamon stick	1
	Bay leaves	2
	Sichuan peppercorns	1
	Dried chili peppers	3
	Ginger	4
	Scallions	3
	Cooking wine	2
	Salt	to taste
	Water	enough to cover

A delicious Braised Beef recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Beef step by step

Step 1 Detail

Cut the beef shank into large chunks. Place in cold water, bring to a boil, and blanch for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Remove and rinse clean.
Step 2 Detail

Heat a small amount of oil in a pot over medium heat. Add rock sugar and stir until it caramelizes into a deep amber color.
Step 3 Detail

Add the blanched beef and stir to coat with the caramelized sugar.
Step 4 Detail

Add ginger slices, scallion stalks, star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chili peppers. Stir-fry until fragrant.
Step 5 Detail

Pour in cooking wine, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Stir well.
Step 6 Detail

Add enough hot water to fully submerge the beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–2.5 hours until the beef is tender.
Step 7 Detail

Season with salt to taste. Turn off the heat and let the beef soak in the braising liquid for at least 2 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator) for best flavor.
Step 8 Detail

Remove the beef, slice against the grain, and serve. The braising liquid can be reserved as a master stock for future use.