Braised Beef With Tea - With beef

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 3lbs Beef Short Ribs (I have also used Sirloin- It is cheaper) 1 Large Onion-Chopped 1 Cup Mushrooms (Can use fresh or 2 small[...]

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[...]