Leave beef whole. Crush garlic.
Heat oil in a heavy pan. Brown beef quickly on all sides.
Add garlic, soy sauce, water, salt, sherry, pepper and star anise, and heat. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. (Use an asbestos pad so meat won't burn.)
Turn meat.
Add sugar and simmer slowly 1 hour more.
Serve hot or cold.NOTE: If the meat gets too dry during cooking, add 1 tablespoon water mixed with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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View Full RecipeTotal Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Vegetarian: No
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
Dairy Free: Yes
Low FODMAP: No
Source: Foodista