Spicy Beef without nutmeg meatballs

1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder (available at oriental stores) 2 tablespoons sugar 4 lbs beef stew meat (1 inch thick pieces) or 4 lbs beef[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon[...]

6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons annatto seeds 2 lbs top round beef , cut into large cubes 1 large onion , finely chopped 6 cloves garlic , finely[...]