Chinese Beef-and-Mushroom Stew with Whole Spices

Name: Chinese Beef-and-Mushroom Stew with Whole Spices
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 680 grams beef brisket, trimmed and cubed; 2 Tbsps brown sugar; 1 stick (3-inch) cinnamon; 591 milliliters hot cooked basmati rice; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 355 milliliters chopped green onions, divided; 3 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce; 404 grams low-salt beef broth; 237 milliliters dried black mushrooms; 1 teaspoons mixed peppercorns; 2 dried red chiles; 2 Tbsps sake (rice wine); 3 star anise; 296 milliliters water; 473 milliliters boiling water

Chinese Beef-and-Mushroom Stew with Whole Spices is a gluten free and dairy free main course. One serving contains 387 calories, 34g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 5. This recipe is typical of Chinese cuisine. Head to the store and pick up beef brisket, mushrooms, peppercorns, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the fresh ginger you could follow this main course with the Fresh Ginger Cookies as a dessert. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine boiling water and mushrooms. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.

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Mushrooms

Water

Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon. Chop mushrooms; set aside. Strain soaking liquid through a cheesecloth- or paper towel-lined sieve into a bowl. Discard solids; reserve 1 cup soaking liquid.

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Mushrooms

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Bowl

Heat a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Spray

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Dutch Oven

Add beef; cook 8 minutes on all sides or until browned.

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Beef

Add 3/4 cup onion, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in reserved soaking liquid, 1 1/4 cups water, and next 9 ingredients (1 1/4 cups water through cinnamon); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Stir in mushrooms. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or until beef is tender.

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Cinnamon

Garlic

Ginger

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Beef

Remove beef mixture with a slotted spoon. Discard star anise, cloves, dried chiles, and cinnamon stick. Bring remaining liquid to a boil; cook 3 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in 3/4 cup onion and oil.

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Dried Chili Pepper