Beef Pares

Pares is a dish originating in the Philippines. Literally meaning "pair", this dish is a combination of a beef stew viand and a bowl of soup, both served with rice. Some less popular variations of the dish are rice-topping versions.

Ingredients:

1 lb beef (uncut, preferably brisket)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 medium-sized onion, minced
4 cups water
1 piece beef cube
2 pieces star anise
2 tbsp cooking oil
3 tbsp scallions or green onions, finely chopped

Cooking Procedure:

1. Pour the water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Put-in the beef cube and beef then boil until the meat is tender (about 1 to 2 hours if slow cooked or 20 mins if using a pressure cooker)
3. When the meat is tender, remove from the pot and allow to cool down. Do not throw away the stock used for boiling.
5. Slice the boiled meat in cubes and set aside.
6. Place the oil in a pan then heat-up. Saute the garlic, ginger, and onion.
7. Put-in the sliced meat and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes
8. Add the soy sauce, ground black pepper, sugar, and 1 cup of beef stock (stock used in boiling the meat) then bring to a boil.
9. Put-in the star anise and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens
10. Garnish with scallions on top.
11. Serve with Garlic Fried Rice and soup
12. Share and Enjoy!