Chinese Style Beef in a Star Anise and Soy Marinade

Beef in a Chinese-style marinade.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon dry sherry
• 1  tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1  whole star anise
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 1  large beef steak, thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon  oil

Directions

1. Place all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add the steak and mix to cover with the marinade. Leave to marinade for an hour.
2. Heat the oil in a hot wok. Add the beef and the marinade and fry for 3-4 minutes until the meat is browned. Drain off any excess liquid from the beef that may arise from the cooking process.
3. Add any vegetables you might wish to create a stir fry.