Beer Braised Baby Bok Choy with Chinese Five Spice Beef Meatballs
"Beer braised baby bok choy and beef meatballs is infused with the deliciousness of a robust malty bock lager. The baby bok choy is tender, yet still has some crunch, the beef meatballs are moist and the braising liquid makes for a tasty broth should you choose to serve the dish over noodles (you should)...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 heads baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise, tips just barely removed
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2-3 garlic cloves, halved and sliced very thin
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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12 oz beer, bock, brown ale or dunkel - reserve 2 tbsp for the meatballs
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1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
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2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
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3 cups beef stock
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red chili flakes and lime slices for garnish, optional
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For the beef meatballs:
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1 lb ground beef
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1/3 cup bread crumbs
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1 egg
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2 tbsp beer, bock, brown ale or dunkel
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1/2 tsp Chinese five spice
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1 tsp salt
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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3 green onions, very finely chopped
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1 tsp vegetable oil + more to grease the meatballs upon forming them
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