Braised Beef without bouillon

1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup dry sherry or dry vermouth 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup water 2 star anise 3 lb. grass-fed[...]

1 lb beef shank (2 slices, each about 1 1/2-inch thick) kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion , diced 1 medium carrot , diced 1 small leek , sliced[...]

1 lb beef shank (2 slices, each about 1 1/2-inch thick) kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion , diced 1 medium carrot , diced 1 small leek , sliced[...]