Dutch oven Braised Beef!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

star anise

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise extract

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and rice wine, stirring to coat the beef.

Add sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and black pepper.

Pour in enough water to cover the beef, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.

Add carrots and onions, cooking for an additional 30 minutes.

Remove the lid and increase heat to reduce the sauce for 10-15 minutes, if desired.

Stir in sesame oil before serving.

Garnish with scallions and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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