Asian Beef Stew Recipe

Pat dry beef and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off excess.

Heat oil in a large pot over high heat until smoking. Add beef to pan and brown all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Do not crowd pan and sear beef in batches, if necessary. Set aside.

In the same pot, sauté garlic, ginger, and onion. Add rice wine, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add seared beef, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, soy sauce, and enough water to cover beef. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until beef is tender, about 2 hours.

Add carrots and radishes, and continue simmering until vegetables are tender.

Stir in sesame oil and dissolved cornstarch; cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Garnish with chopped green onions.