Spicy Beef without cabbage basil

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[...]

2 pounds beef chuck 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce * 1 teaspoon star anise 1 each cinnamon stick * 6 cups water 1 teaspoon vegetable oil[...]

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[...]