BEEF SHORT RIBS MANDARIN STYLE 

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2 1/2 to 3 lbs. beef short ribs, cut into serving-size pieces
12 anise seeds crushed
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. beef stock base
2 tsp. finely chopped mushrooms
1 c. hot water
1/4 tsp. Bouquet Garni for beef

Place short ribs in deep bowl. Add soy sauce, wine, garlic powder, and ginger. Pour over ribs. Marinate for several hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain short ribs and brown in heavy frying pan. Add beef stock base and chopped mushrooms to hot water; combine with marinade. Pour over browned ribs. Crush Bouquet Garni and sprinkle over meat. Cover tightly and simmer slowly for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until ribs are fork  tender. Makes 4 or 5 servings.