Instructions: Cut beef into 2" cubes. Combine garlic, 2 Tb. soy sauce and 1 tsp. sugar in large bowl; stir in beef cubes until well coated. Let stand 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine 1 cup water, remaining 2 Tb. soy sauce, 2 tsp. sugar, red pepper, fennel, black pepper, cloves and ginger; set aside. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat. Brown beef on all sides in hot oil. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours, or until beef is very tender. Combine cornstarch with 2 Tb. water; stir into beef mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.

Serves: 6

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