Beef Pares, SIMPOL!

This Filipino braised beef stew is everyone’s comfort food! It’s so flavorful and the meat is cooked until fork-tender. Make sure to serve this with fried garlic rice and soup!

Serves 3 to 4.

INGREDIENTS:
Set A:

2 pieces medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, smashed
5 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
1 kilogram beef brisket or chuck, cut into cubes
10 cups water
Salt, to taste
Set B:

4 cloves garlic
1 small onion, minced
4 pieces star anise
1 piece cinnamon bark or ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
Set C:

½ cup soy sauce
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cup beef stock (from Set A)
4 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish:

Fried garlic chips
¼ cup spring onions, chopped