Tomato-Infused Five-Spice Bell Pepper Osso Bucco | DishGen Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 beef shanks (about 1 ½ - 2 lbs)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish