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Chinese braised beef
Star anise scents a soy-braised beef dish with tender daikon.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 6 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven; spice sachet; thermometer.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Illustrative preparation stage 2 Build broth
Medium
Have readyGinger, garlic, broth, soy, sugar, star anise
- Add ginger, garlic, broth, soy sauce, sugar and star-anise sachet to beef.
SPICE MAGICStar Anise WholeView this spice →Next: Braise ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Braise
Low
Have readyDaikon after 2 hours
- Simmer covered for 2 hours before adding daikon for another 30–45 minutes.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Rest and serve
Off heat
Have readyNone
- Discard spice sachet and rest the covered beef before serving.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Steamed rice
Steamed bok choy
Cucumber slices
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.
Measuring your ingredients
Metric weights are preferred; US volumes are approximate.
Ingredients and allergens
Allergen check: includes soy. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF