Second ... 1 First, cut the beef into large pieces, blanch it in boiling water, take it out and put it in cold water. 2 Put the beef pieces into the casserole, pour the beer, and add hawthorn, star anise, cinnamon, onion and ginger. Bring the fire to a boil, and then simmer for two to three hours. 3 change the knife of beef, add soy sauce, salt and chicken essence, boil and plate. Beef cooked with beer is tender and delicious.