Asian braised beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that is popular in many Asian countries. The dish typically consists of beef that is slowly cooked in a flavorful broth, often made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other spices. The slow cooking process results in meat that is tender and juicy, with a rich and savory flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef chuck, cut into 5cm cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic minced cloves,
• 2 tbsp grated ginger
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup rice wine
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2-star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
• Steamed rice, for serving.

How To Prepare This Recipe:

• Preheat the oven to 160°C.
• Heat the vegetable oil in some sizable oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the beef cubes to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
• Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes till fragrant.
• In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
• Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the pot.
• Add enough beef stock to the pot to cover the beef.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
• Bake the beef for 3-4 hours until tender and falling apart.
• Remove the pot from the oven and transfer the beef to a serving dish.
• Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
• Serve the Asian braised beef hot with steamed rice.

Health Benefits Of Braised Beef:

• Beef is a good source of protein and is rich in iron and zinc.
• Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.
• Cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
• Beef stock is high in collagen, which can improve skin health and joint function.
• Green onions are a good source of vitamin C and can boost the immune system.