
Ingredients
2poundsbeef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3tablespoonsvegetable oil, or more as needed
8cupswater, or more as needed
1(14 ounce) canbeef broth
1bunchgreen onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1cupsoy sauce
½cuprice wine
¼cupbrown sugar
10clovesgarlic, peeled, or more to taste
4small chile peppers, halved and seeded, or more to taste
2tablespoonschile paste, or to taste
1(1 1/2 inch) piecefresh ginger, peeled and cut into 5 pieces
3star anise pods, or more to taste
1teaspoonfive-spice powder
4small headsbaby bok choy
1(10 ounce) packageudon noodles
1tablespoonchopped pickled mustard greens, or to taste (Optional)
Directions
Place beef in a stockpot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and drain.
Pour vegetable oil into a slow cooker; add beef, 8 cups water, broth, green onions, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, garlic, chile peppers, chile paste, ginger, star anise, and five-spice powder. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.
Transfer beef to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Strain broth into a bowl; discard solids. Return broth to the slow cooker; keep on Warm until needed.