Chinese Beef Stew: A Hearty and Flavorful Dish

When it comes to comfort food, Chinese beef stew is one of my all-time favorites. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for cold winter days or anytime you need a little warmth and comfort. The rich and savory broth, tender beef, and fragrant spices are a true delight for the senses. In this post, I will share my recipe for Chinese beef stew and walk you through step by step on how to make this delicious dish.

Ingredients: 

- 2 lbs of beef (I prefer beef shank or chuck roast)

- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

- 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced

- 2 scallions, chopped

- 1 tbsp of soy sauce

- 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce

- 1 tbsp of oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp of hoisin sauce

- 1 tbsp of Shaoxing wine

- 1 cinnamon stick

- 1 star anise

- 1 bay leaf

- 1 tsp of Sichuan peppercorns

- 3 cups of water

- 2 tbsp of oil

Instructions:

1. Cut the beef into 2-inch cubes and set them aside. In a large pot, heat two tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and scallions and stir fry for about a minute until fragrant.

2. Add the beef to the pot and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until browned on all sides.

3. Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and Shaoxing wine to the pot. Mix everything together well and let the beef cook for about 5 minutes until everything is well combined.

4. Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, bay leaf, and Sichuan peppercorns to the pot. Stir everything together well and let the spices cook for about a minute until fragrant.

5. Pour in the water and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and let the beef stew cook for about 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.

6. Once the beef is tender, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Remove the spice bag and serve the beef stew hot with steamed rice or your favorite noodles.

This Chinese beef stew recipe is a true delight and perfect comfort food. The beef is seasoned to perfection and the broth is rich and savory. This dish is perfect for a cozy night at home or a dinner party with friends and family. Give it a try and I'm sure you'll taste the difference!