Southern-Style Braised Beef with Star Anise and Cinnamon

Method

1. In a pot, brown beef with garlic and ginger.
2. Add soy sauce, red wine, star anise, cinnamon, and 2 cups water.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
4. Stir in sugar and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Check beef internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F) plus 3-minute rest.