Name: Szechwan Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 lb Boneless beef chuck; 2 Cloves garlic, pressed; 4 tb Soy sauce, divided; 3 ts Sugar, divided; 1 c Water; 3/4 ts Crushed red pepper; 3/4 ts Fennel seed, crushed; 1/4 ts Black pepper; 1/4 ts Ground cloves; 1/4 ts Ground ginger; 1 tb Oil; 2 tb Cornstarch; 2 tb Water

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains	Chinese	Chinese, Beef	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Boneless beef chuck
2		Cloves garlic, pressed
4	tb	Soy sauce, divided
3	ts	Sugar, divided
1	c	Water
3/4	ts	Crushed red pepper
3/4	ts	Fennel seed, crushed
1/4	ts	Black pepper
1/4	ts	Ground cloves
1/4	ts	Ground ginger
1	tb	Oil
2	tb	Cornstarch
2	tb	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut beef into 2" cubes.  Combine garlic, 2 Tb. soy sauce and 1 tsp. sugar
in large bowl; stir in beef cubes until well coated. Let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup water, remaining 2 Tb. soy sauce, 2 tsp. sugar,
red pepper, fennel, black pepper, cloves and ginger; set aside. Heat oil in
Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat. Brown beef on all sides in hot
oil.  Stir in soy sauce mixture.  Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer,
covered, 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Combine cornstarch with 2
Tb. water; stir into beef mixture.  Cook and stir until mixture boils and
thickens, about 1 minute.
Serves:  6 From: Kikkoman recipe booklet Posted by: Debbie Carlson -
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