Asian Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Asian Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 5 pounds English-cut short ribs; Sea salt; Pepper; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 3 whole star anise pods; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes in juice; 2 cups beef stock or broth; 4 cups stemmed curly spinach (4 ounces); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
5 pounds English-cut short ribs
Sea salt
Pepper
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3 whole star anise pods
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes in juice
2 cups beef stock or broth
4 cups stemmed curly spinach (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

1
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the coconut oil.
2
Season the ribs with salt and pepper.
3
Working in 2 batches, brown the ribs over moderately high heat, turning, 4 to 5 minutes per batch.
4
Transfer the ribs to a large plate.
5
Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
6
Stir in the five-spice powder, then add the star anise, carrots, celery and fish sauce and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Add the tomatoes, stock and short ribs to the casserole and bring to a simmer.
8
Cover and cook over moderately low heat, turning the ribs every hour, until they are very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
9
Discard the star anise.
10
Stir the spinach and lemon juice into the casserole and season with salt and pepper.
11
Divide the stew among serving bowls and garnish with cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 5 pounds English-cut short ribs, Sea salt, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Asian Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Beef Stew

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