Spiced Asian Beef with Rice and Crispy Slaw

1. 1

   Heat a heavy based frying pan and add the beef, drizzle in some oil if needed but my beef didn't need any.

2. 2

   Fry the meat, breaking it up as it cooks with a spatula or wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Add the star anise (or two if you wish).

4. 4

   When the meat is browned stir in the garlic, ginger and chilli (or lemon grass if using).

5. 5

   While the beef is frying prepare the slaw and then dress with the juice of half a lemon, a dash of soy sauce and a splash of fish sauce.

6. 6

   Go slowly, it's easy to overwhelm the salad.

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   When the beef is getting really dark and crispy add the chopped spring onions and the soy sauce, sesame oil and fish sauce.

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   Continue to cook until the onions have softened slightly and the liquid has been absorbed.

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   Toss in the herbs.

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    Serve the spicy beef with plain rice and the slaw, piled in bowls and with a wedge of lemon squeezed over.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.