Guangdong-style Stewed Beef Brisket
Guangdong-style stewed beef brisket is a traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking beef brisket in a flavorful broth with various aromatics and spices like Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, rock sugar, and dried orange peel. The beef is simmered until tender and flavorful, and the sauce is thickened into a rich gravy. It is often served with rice, noodles, or steamed buns and commonly enjoyed during cold weather for its warming and nourishing properties. This dish has a unique taste and texture and is a popular comfort food in the Cantonese cuisine of southern China.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef brisket, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 cups water
- 5 slices ginger
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
About the recipe
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy