Chinese-Style Braised Beef with Bamboo Shoots

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef brisket or shank, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup Chinese cooking wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 can bamboo shoots, drained and sliced
• 2 star anise pods
• 1 cinnamon stick

Method

1. 1Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Remove the browned beef from the pot, then add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
3. 3Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the Chinese cooking wine, beef broth, soy sauce, and sugar to the pot, stirring to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil.
5. 5Return the browned beef to the pot, along with the sliced bamboo shoots, star anise pods, and cinnamon stick, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
6. 6Braise the beef and bamboo shoots, covered, at 300°F for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
7. 7Remove the pot from the oven, then let it cool slightly before skimming any excess fat from the surface of the braising liquid.
8. 8Serve the braised beef and bamboo shoots, garnished with thinly sliced scallions and steamed rice on the side.

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