This aromatic braised beef recipe is given a new lease of life thanks to the addition of five-spice, star anise, chilli and soy, which bolster the rich sauce that coats the chuck steak. A perfect midweek dinner full or warming, fragrant flavours.
Place a large ovenproof casserole-style pot over a medium heat and add half the rapeseed oil along with the onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, star anise and the five-spice. Sweat without colour for approximately 3 minutes (or until just cooked). Remove from the pan and put to one side
With a background in classical cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens, Richard Bainbridge returned to his home city of Norwich to open Benedicts, a renowned restaurant which serves Norfolk produce cooked with passion, playfulness and creativity.