Ternera estofada

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion (- chopped)
• 1-2 cloves garlic (- minced)
• 1 pound beef brisket (- cut into cubes)
• 2-3 cups water
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3-4 pieces star anise
• 3-4 pieces cloves
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup carrot (- cut round about an inch thick)
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (- dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
• spring onions (- chopped, for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Then saute garlic and onion until slightly tender. Add the chunk of beef and sear the meat in hot oil on all sides, about 5-7 minutes total.

2. 2

   Add the rest of the ingredients except for the carrots, cornstarch and spring onions and bring to a simmer, cover pot with lid and turn the heat to low. Let it cook for 40-50 minutes or until the meat is fork tender. You may need to add some water if beef is not yet tender at this point.

3. 3

   Stir in the carrots and cornstarch mixture and boil the sauce for about 5 minutes or until reduced and becomes thick.

4. 4

   Serve on top of steamy rice bowls and garnish with some chopped spring onions.