Braised Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef loin / chuck / brisket, cubed
• 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 pieces star anise
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 2 medium carrots, cut round
• 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
• ground pepper to taste
• cooking oil for sauteing
• chopped green onions for garnishing