INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
coconut oil
5 lb
English-cut short ribs
Sea salt
Pepper
1
red onion, finely chopped
3
garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp
finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp
Chinese five-spice powder
3
whole star anise pods
3
large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2
celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp
Asian fish sauce
1 14.5 ounce can
crushed tomatoes in juice
2 cups
beef stock or broth
4 cups
stemmed curly spinach (4 ounces)
1 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
Chopped cilantro, for garnish