Deliciously saucy Chinese 5-Spice Stewed Beef that's melt in your mouth tender. Easy to prepare its a great healthy meal! (Paleo, Gluten Free, Whole30, Grain Free)
Heat the oil in a pot on medium heat. Add in the cubed beef and sear on all sides. Once the beef is evenly browned, transfer it to a plate. Add in the garlic, ginger and diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
Add in the Chinese 5-Spice, black pepper, honey, coconut aminos and beef stock and stir before returning the cubed beef to the pot. Lower the heat to low, place a lid on the pot and allow to cook and a gentle simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
After an hour and a half remove the lid and turn the heat up to medium high. Leave to cook, stirring frequently until the sauce has reduce to a thick consistency. Serve the beef topped with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
*To make this Whole30 in a blender combine the medjool date, coconut aminos and a splash of the beef stock in a blender and blend until smooth and then pour the mixture into the pot with the rest of the ingredients as per step 2.