Five-Spice Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Five-Spice Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin tip, cut into strips 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long; 2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons rice wine; 1 piece fresh ginger, unpeeled, 1 inch long, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1/2 lb daikon radish, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 green onions, white and tender green parts, cut into 2-inch lengths; 5 -6 leaves napa cabbage, cut crosswise into strips 2 inches wide

Servings: persons

1
In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over med-high heat.
2
Working in batches, add the beef strips and brown well on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
3
Transfer to a bowl.
4
Add the broth and stir to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.
5
Return the meat to the pot.
6
Add the soy sauce, sherry, ginger, five-spice powder, daikon, and green onions.
7
Bring to a simmer, decrease heat to med-low, cover, and simmer until the meat fall apart when tested with a fork, about 3 hours.
8
Using a large spoon, skim the fat from the surface of the stew.
9
Add the cabbage, cover, and simmer over med-low heat until the cabbage is very soft and wilted but not mushy, about 30 minutes longer.
10
Serve.

561

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin tip, cut into strips 1/2 inch thick and 3 inches long, 2 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Five-Spice 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.

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Five-Spice Beef Stew

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