1-1/2 lb beef chunks

1-2 tbsp soy sauce

2 laurel

1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes

3 potatoes, quartered

mixed bell peppers

salt and pepper to taste

paprika

star anise

1/2 tsp 5 spice

oyster sauce

chicken bouillon

1-1/2 tsp sugar

Heat pot, pour cooking oil and saute garlic, laurel and onion until fragrant.

Add beef and cook until lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Season with paprika,soy sauce, oyster sauce ,salt and pepper , 5 spice, chicken bouillon,star anise.Stir.

Pour tomato sauce. Let it simmer over low heat for about 1 hour

As long as you simmer it in low heat, no need to use water.

Add potatoes and bell pepper. Cover and stir occasionally to prevent

scorching at the bottom.Stir and continue cooking until vegetables are tender.

Add more seasoning if needed. Add sugar,