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JaneA savory and deeply flavored Sichuan dish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 1-1/2 cups (1 medium) white onion, diced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 1 Sichuan spice blend
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- to serve: steamed rice, slices of red chili, chopped cucumber or cilantro for a fresh feel
Instructions
- Slow Cook: 1) Heat the oil in a skillet; brown beef ribs for 3 - 4 minutes; turning to color each side, remove and set aside on a plate 2) Add onion to the skillet and soften for 2 minutes; stir in ginger and garlic and transfer the mixture to the cooker 3) Stir the Chinese 5 spice into the cooker 4) Add the Sichuan blend & stir in broth, soy sauce, and rice wine making sure to scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot 5) Return the ribs to the pot & ensure the Sichuan infusion is securely tucked into the liquid 6) Cover & cook on LOW: 9-10 hours or HIGH: 4 hours. 7) Remove the cooker lid and transfer the ribs to a large plate. 8) Remove the rib bones & discard, shred the meat and return to the pot 9) Serve meat over steamed rice with the sauce
- Pressure Cook: 1) Heat the oil on sauté function; brown beef ribs for 3 - 4 minutes; turning to color each side, remove and set aside on a plate. 2) Add onion to the pot and soften for 2 minutes. 3) Turn off sauté function; stir in ginger, garlic, Chinese 5 spice 4) Add the Sichuan blend & stir in broth, soy sauce, and rice wine making sure to scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot 5) Return the ribs to the pot & ensure the Sichuan infusion is securely tucked into the liquid 6) Secure the cooker lid; seal pressure valve; cook on Manual/Pressure for 75 minutes. 7) Allow to Natural Pressure Release for 15 minutes before removing the lid. 8) Transfer the ribs to a large plate. 8) Remove the rib bones & discard, shred the meat and return to the pot 9) Serve meat over steamed rice with the sauce
Tips
Sauce: If you prefer a thicker coating sauce, mix 2 tbsp corn starch with 2 tbsp cold water & stir into the juices in the bottom of the cooker
