Slow-Cooked Five-Spice Beef Brisket with Star Anise

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Tender beef brisket slow-cooked in a rich aromatic broth infused with Chinese five-spice and star anise for deep umami flavor. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs beef brisket, vegetable oil, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 2-inch chunks beef brisket
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2-inch piece, sliced ginger
5, crushed garlic cloves
1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
3 whole star anise
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 cups beef broth
2, chopped for garnish scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 lbs beef brisket chunks and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned on all sides.
Step 2: Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, add 2-inch sliced ginger and 5 crushed garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder and 3 whole star anise, cooking for 30 seconds to release aroma.
Step 4: Return the beef to the pot and add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 4 cups beef broth. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
Step 6: Remove star anise before serving. Garnish with 2 chopped scallions and serve with steamed rice or noodles.