Cut the beef into 1 1/2 inch squares and
cook for half a minute in boiling water. Remove beef, drain off the
boiling water, return beef and add fresh boiling water to about 2 inches
above beef.
Add star anise, green onion and ginger.
Use low-heat, stew covered about 1 hour.
Heat oil in frying pan. When hot, add the
garlic and peppercorns and stir fry.
Then add hot bean paste, soy sauce and
wine. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
Add into the beef pot and mix. Stew
another hour or until beef is tender (about 1 hour).