spicy Chinese beef

Doug and I discovered a Chinese dish that we love.  But i haven't been able to find a recipe, so i made one up.

2 to 3 lbs beef short ribs
1/2 c olive oil
3 T minced garlic
Soy sauce
1/2 cup flour

3 T minced garlic
Minced ginger
2 onions, diced
2 cups water
Mirin
Sweet soy sauce
Light soy sauce
Schezuan peppers
Star anise
Pepper oil, 1 teaspoon

Cut beef off of bones.  Marinade in olive oil, garlic and soy sauce for an hour.  Pour off marinade and sprinkle flour over meat.


Heat oil in wok.  Add garlic and ginger.  Add beef.  (i cooked the meat in two batches).  After meat is cooked, remove from pan.  Add more oil and saute onions until soft.

Mix water, soy sauces, mirin, peppers, anise, and pepper oil.

Add meat and sauce back to wok.  Bring to a boil.  Lower heat.  Simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.  Serve over rice