szechuan beef stew

How To Make szechuan beef stew

• 1

  Cut beef into 2\" cubes.
• 2

  Combine garlic, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sugar in large bowl; stir in beef cubes until well coated.
• 3

  Let stand 15 minutes.
• 4

  Meanwhile, combine 1 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, red pepper, fennel, black pepper, cloves and ginger; set aside.
• 5

  Heat oil in dutch oven or large skillet over high heat.
• 6

  Brown beef on all sides in hot oil.
• 7

  Stir in soy sauce mixture.
• 8

  Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours, or until beef is very tender.
• 9

  Combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water; stir into beef mixture.
• 10

  Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
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