ANISE BEEF

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The very first time I had this was with a couple of Chinese friends at a restaurant that catered to Chinese. Actually they had a special menu just for Chinese people. It is like a beef stew and the star anise gives it a great flavor.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb beef brisket, cubed
2 star anise
1 tsp szechuan peppercorns
1 1/4 dash(es) oil
4 slice fresh ginger
2 Tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
2/3 c soy sauce
2 Tbsp sugar
1 piece of dried orange peel, 2"x1"
2/3 c water
2 carrots, sliced diagonally

Steps:

  • 1. Use a cleaver to cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Place star anise and peppercorns on a 3-inch square of cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with kitchen twine.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat for 1 minute. Stir fry garlic and ginger until garlic is golden, 30 seconds.
  • 3. Add beef cubes. Stir fry until lightly browned about 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Add cheesecloth bag, wine, soy sauce, sugar and dried orange peel; mix well. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water.
  • 5. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 1/2 hours. Add carrot and continue cooking 45 minutes or until beef is very tender and carrot is cooked.
  • 6. Remove cheesecloth bag and discard. Serve stew hot over rice.

Chikomba Felela
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I'm always looking for new beef recipes. This one looks like a winner!


PTEALPP
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I've never cooked with anise before. I'm curious to see what it tastes like.


Lubega Shafick
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I'm willing to try this recipe because it sounds so good.


Trey Isom
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight! I'm excited to see how it turns out.


Iqbal Hassan
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure where to find anise.


Francis Msumba
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I'm allergic to anise, so I can't try this recipe.


Belinda Mutela
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This recipe is way too complicated. I gave up halfway through.


MD Tanvir Sarkar YT
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my anise beef was bland and tasteless.


Sruli Sandman
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my anise beef turned out tough and chewy.


Ana Salmeron
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef is so tender and the anise flavor is perfect.


Keke SupaFamous
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I love the unique flavor that the anise gives to this beef dish.


Kaleab yis
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This anise beef is a great way to change up your usual beef recipes. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Anees Khan
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of anise. But I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor was subtle and really complemented the beef.


Tesfi mar
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The anise beef turned out great, and my family loved it.


Elle McDonald
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I've made this anise beef several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing, and the beef is always cooked to perfection.


Fatma Ak
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This anise beef recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the anise gave it a unique and delicious taste.