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Vietnamese-Style Braised Beef with Star Anise and Cinnamon

Tender braised beef cooked with star anise, cinnamon, and soy sauce, served with steamed rice.

130 minutes4 servings
Vietnamese-Style Braised Beef with Star Anise and Cinnamon
Photo: FotoosVanRobin · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a pot, add beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon, garlic, and water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours until beef is tender.
  3. Remove star anise and cinnamon. Serve beef with rice on the side.
  4. Optional: Add a splash of vinegar for extra flavor.
  5. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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