Red Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Red Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless beef cubes (1 1/2 x 2-inch cubes); 1 onion, sliced; 10 slices ginger (1/8 inch slices); 5 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 red chilies (dried); 1 star anise; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or just use regular soy sauce); 1 tablespoon brown bean sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7 teaspoons chili oil; 3 cups water; 3 carrots, sliced on the diagonal into 3/4 x 1/2 inch pieces; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 5 tablespoons green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless beef cubes (1 1/2 x 2-inch cubes)
1 onion, sliced
10 slices ginger (1/8 inch slices)
5 garlic cloves, sliced
4 red chilies (dried)
1 star anise
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or just use regular soy sauce)
1 tablespoon brown bean sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 teaspoons chili oil
3 cups water
3 carrots, sliced on the diagonal into 3/4 x 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon cornstarch
5 tablespoons green onions, sliced

1
Over medium high heat, bring a large pot of water to boil and add beef, boil for 10 seconds. Drain, and rinse under cold water for 1 minute. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl combine next 5 ingredients (onion - star anise). Set aside.
3
In another small bowl or cup combine next 5 ingredients (soy sauce - salt). Set aside.
4
Over high heat heat hot chili oil in a wok or large skillet.
5
Add onion mixture to wok and stir-fry 2 minutes.
6
Stir in beef and stir-fry 3 minutes.
7
Transfer mixture to large sauce pan or pot, adding 2 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beef is tender (1 hour and 40 minutes), stirring occasionally. You may need to add more water.
9
Stir in carrots. Cover and simmer until tender (20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
10
Remove chilies and star anise - discard.
11
Increase heat to high.
12
In a small cup dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water. Stir into stew, stirring for 1 1/2 minutes.
13
Transfer to serving dish (over egg noddles or rice, if desired), garnishing with green onions.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless beef cubes (1 1/2 x 2-inch cubes), 1 onion, sliced, 10 slices ginger (1/8 inch slices), 5 garlic cloves, sliced, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

Red Beef Stew

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