Last updated on April 28, 2026

Beef Brisket In Chinese Sauce Recipe

By Aussie Meat
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For this authentic dish, beef brisket from Hong Kong is the main ingredient. The beef brisket is sliced and cooked with an authentic Chinese sauce made of five spices, light soy sauce, garlic, honey, sugar, and water.

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Prep Time:
15 mins

Marinade Time:
2 hrs and 10 mins

Total Time:
2 hrs and 25 mins

Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 lb sliced beef brisket
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 tbsp chinese five spice powder
  • 2 tbsp hone
  • 3 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp whole black pepper
  • 5 pieces star anise
  • 1 onion

Instructions

  1. Star anise, black pepper, coriander seeds, 5 spice powder, cinnamon sticks
  2. Take a large pot, add water, add 5 spice powder, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds. Bring water to boil.
  3. Once water is boiling add the beef. Boil for 30 minutes.
  4. Chop onion, add to pot. Add garlic as whole cloves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  5. Once the majority of water has evaporated and you have a thick sauce in the pot.
  6. This the most important part , be sure to cook off most of the liquid.
  7. Add the sugar and honey stir in well.
  8. Cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.
  9. Serve the beef and sauce with rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 542kcal, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 12.5g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Sugar: 11g, Protein: 48g, Fiber: 2g, Sodium: 1210mg

Nutritional information is estimated using a food database and is provided as a guideline only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients used, brands, and portion sizes.

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