Szechwan beef stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBoneless beef chuck
2Cloves garlic, pressed
4tablespoonsSoy sauce, divided
3teaspoonsSugar, divided
1cupWater
¾teaspoonCrushed red pepper
¾teaspoonFennel seed, crushed
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonGround cloves
¼teaspoonGround ginger
1tablespoonOil
2tablespoonsCornstarch
2tablespoonsWater

Directions

Cut beef into 2" cubes. Combine garlic, 2 Tb. soy sauce and 1 tsp.

sugar in large bowl; stir in beef cubes until well coated. Let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup water, remaining 2 Tb. soy sauce, 2 tsp. sugar, red pepper, fennel, black pepper, cloves and ginger; set aside. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat. Brown beef on all sides in hot oil. Stir in soy sauce mixture.

Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Combine cornstarch with 2 Tb. water; stir into beef mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.

Serves: 6 From: Kikkoman recipe booklet Posted by: Debbie Carlson - Cooking Echo