Chinese Cold Spiced Beef Recipe

Name: Chinese Cold Spiced Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 slices gingerroot; 2 lbs boneless beef shank; 2 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 cup dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 3 1/2 cups water; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise; 1/2 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns (or to taste); 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; fresh cilantro (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 slices gingerroot
2 lbs boneless beef shank
2 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 1/2 cups water
2 inches cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
1/2 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns (or to taste)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
fresh cilantro (garnish) (optional)

1
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry about 30 seconds. Add beef shanks and brown briefly; stir-fry about 1 minute.
2
Add rice wine, soy sauces, water, cinnamon, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Check and add liquid if needed.
3
Stir in sugar. Simmer an additional 10 minutes or until beef is tender.
4
Remove beef from wok. Cool; place in ziplock bag and refrigerate until chilled or freeze along with a little of the cooking liquid.
5
To use after chilling: slice beef thinly; arrange attractively on a platter and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
6
To use after freezing: thaw beef in refrigerator and drain off liquid. Continue as above.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 2 slices gingerroot, 2 lbs boneless beef shank, and more.

Yes, Chinese Cold Spiced Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chinese Cold Spiced Beef

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