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Black-Vinegar-Braised Beef

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:6 hrs 30 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:6 hrs 30 minsServings:8

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:6 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs 30 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupdark brown sugar½cupZhenjiang black vinegar (see Tip)¼cupwater51/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger, plus 1/2 cup julienned, divided2whole star anise1teaspoonsalt13-poundbeef chuck roast, trimmed½largesweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slivers½teaspoonground pepper1cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro4scallions, thinly sliced2fresh red Thai chiles, thinly sliced

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Ingredients

½cupdark brown sugar

½cupZhenjiang black vinegar (see Tip)

¼cupwater

51/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger, plus 1/2 cup julienned, divided

2whole star anise

1teaspoonsalt

13-poundbeef chuck roast, trimmed

½largesweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slivers

½teaspoonground pepper

1cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro

4scallions, thinly sliced

2fresh red Thai chiles, thinly sliced

DirectionsCombine brown sugar, vinegar, water, ginger coins, star anise and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add beef and turn to coat. Scatter onion on top and sprinkle with pepper. Cover and cook until the beef is tender, about 6 hours on High or 8 hours on Low.With a slotted spoon, transfer the beef and onion to a large bowl; discard the star anise and ginger coins. Shred the beef coarsely, discarding any fat as you go. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid, if desired. Return the beef to the cooking liquid. Serve topped with julienned ginger, cilantro, scallions and chiles.To make aheadRefrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.Equipment6-qt. slow cookerTipMade from fermented black sticky rice or glutinous rice, Zhenjiang black vinegar is tangy and sweet. It’s used in a variety of Chinese recipes, from stir-fries to marinades. Find it at your local Asian market, sometimes labeled as Chinkiang vinegar. For a substitute, use 2 tsp. balsamic and 1 tsp. rice vinegar for every 1 Tbsp. of black vinegar.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

Directions

Combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, ginger coins, star anise and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add beef and turn to coat. Scatter onion on top and sprinkle with pepper. Cover and cook until the beef is tender, about 6 hours on High or 8 hours on Low.With a slotted spoon, transfer the beef and onion to a large bowl; discard the star anise and ginger coins. Shred the beef coarsely, discarding any fat as you go. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid, if desired. Return the beef to the cooking liquid. Serve topped with julienned ginger, cilantro, scallions and chiles.To make aheadRefrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.Equipment6-qt. slow cookerTipMade from fermented black sticky rice or glutinous rice, Zhenjiang black vinegar is tangy and sweet. It’s used in a variety of Chinese recipes, from stir-fries to marinades. Find it at your local Asian market, sometimes labeled as Chinkiang vinegar. For a substitute, use 2 tsp. balsamic and 1 tsp. rice vinegar for every 1 Tbsp. of black vinegar.

Combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, ginger coins, star anise and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add beef and turn to coat. Scatter onion on top and sprinkle with pepper. Cover and cook until the beef is tender, about 6 hours on High or 8 hours on Low.

With a slotted spoon, transfer the beef and onion to a large bowl; discard the star anise and ginger coins. Shred the beef coarsely, discarding any fat as you go. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid, if desired. Return the beef to the cooking liquid. Serve topped with julienned ginger, cilantro, scallions and chiles.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment

6-qt. slow cooker

Tip

Made from fermented black sticky rice or glutinous rice, Zhenjiang black vinegar is tangy and sweet. It’s used in a variety of Chinese recipes, from stir-fries to marinades. Find it at your local Asian market, sometimes labeled as Chinkiang vinegar. For a substitute, use 2 tsp. balsamic and 1 tsp. rice vinegar for every 1 Tbsp. of black vinegar.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)260Calories6gFat19gCarbs30gProtein

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