Five Spice Beef Shank
This Five-Spice Beef Shank is a hearty dish packed with rich flavors and tender meat. It's a perfect comfort food for a family dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Green onions - 2, chopped for garnish
- Water - 4 cups
- Star anise - 2
- Ginger - 1 inch, minced
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Brown sugar - 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce - 1/2 cup
- Chinese five spice powder - 2 tablespoons
- Beef shank - 1.5 kg
Let's Get Started
- Rub the beef shank with the five-spice powder, ensuring all sides are well coated.
- In a large pot, sear the beef shank on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Return the beef shank to the pot and add water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef shank from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the beef shank slices with the sauce from the pot and garnish with chopped green onions.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 50g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g