Braised Beef with Leeks and Winter Veg

Braised Beef with Leeks and Winter Veg
Serves 6

2lbs chuck steak, trimmer and cubed.
2 tbs chile bean sauce or similar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
3 jalapeno, chopped
2 leeks, sliced
2 star anise
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans broth
3 cups sliced carrots
1 gigantic rutabaga, cubed (another 2.5-3 cups)
1 small cabbage, rough chopped
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
scallions, sichuan peppercorns

Heavily season the steak, and brown in a big pot. Reserve.
Saute the chile sauce and aromatics for a few minutes. Add back the beef, along with anise, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer 2 hours.

Add the hard veg and simmer another 20 minutes. Add the cabbage and simmer, stirring, another 15-20 minutes. Garnish and serve.