Hunan-Style Braised Beef with Daikon Radish

Method

1. Heat oil in a pot. Sear beef on all sides until browned. Remove.
2. Add ginger, garlic, and star anise. Sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and 2 cups water. Return beef to pot.
4. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 1.5 hours. Add daikon radish and cook 30 minutes more.
5. Serve with rice.
6. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.