Sichuan Red-Braised Beef Recipe Recipe

Name: Sichuan Red-Braised Beef Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 pounds fatty stewing beef, such as oxtail or shortrib; 1 to 2-inch piece ginger; 2 scallions; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons Sichuan-style chili bean paste; 5 cups meat or vegetable stock; 1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns; 1 star anise; 1 Tsao Kor (cao guo) (false cardamom); 1 medium sized daikon; Cilantro to garnish

Servings: persons

2 to 2 1/2 pounds fatty stewing beef, such as oxtail or shortrib
1 to 2-inch piece ginger
2 scallions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 tablespoons Sichuan-style chili bean paste
5 cups meat or vegetable stock
1/4 cup Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 star anise
1 Tsao Kor (cao guo) (false cardamom)
1 medium sized daikon
Cilantro to garnish

1
Cut the beef into 1 to 2 inch chunks. Cut the scallions into 2 or 3 inch sections.
2
Heat the oi in a stew pot over medium heat. When it is hot, add the chili bean paste and stir-fry for 30 seconds until the paste starts to smell fragrant. Add the stock, beef, wine, ginger, scallions, soy sauces, and spices. Bring the liquid to a boil; then turn the heat down and gently simmer until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3
When the beef is almost done cooking, peel the daikon. Add the vegetables to the beef, adding water if necessary so that the liquid covers all the items. Continue to simmer until just tender. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

240

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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 to 2 1/2 pounds fatty stewing beef, such as oxtail or shortrib, 1 to 2-inch piece ginger, 2 scallions, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sichuan Red-Braised Beef Recipe 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.

Sichuan Red-Braised Beef Recipe

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