Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lbs. beef shin (cut into cubes)
  • 4 banana shallots (peeled and roughly chopped)
  • 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
  • 4 large tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 lb butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
  • 4 carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • Cooking fat
  • 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • 2 lemongrass stalks (finely chopped)
  • 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp. raw honey (optional)

Instruction

  • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a marinating pot, add the beef, and stir until everything is well coated.
  • Marinate for an hour or more.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • Melt some cooking fat in an oven-safe casserole placed over medium-high heat.
  • Brown all the beef cubes.
  • Lower the heat to medium, add the shallots and chilies and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, cinnamon stick, star anise, and beef stock.
  • Cover the casserole and place it in the oven.
  • Cook for an hour; then add the butternut squash and stir.
  • Return to the oven and cook for another 45 minutes.