Classic Chinese Daikon, Carrot, and Tomato Beef Stew

Ingredients (14)

• 2 1/5 pounds (1 kilogram) beef flank, or shin and any beef cuts suitable for a slow cooking, cut into big dice
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 pound (480 grams) fresh tomatoes on the vine, roughly chopped
• 1 medium (120 grams) onion, roughly chopped
• 1 thin slice ginger
• 1 large (200 grams) carrot, peeled and sliced 3/4-inch (2-centimeters) thick
• 1 1/4 pounds (600 grams) daikon radish, peeled, sliced 3/4-inch (2-centimeters) thick and cut into quarters
• 3 cups (700 milliliters) water
• 3/4 cup (200 milliliters) light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1/3 cup (70 milliliters) rice wine
• 2 whole star anise
• 1/4 stick cinnamon
• Dried orange peel, for extra flavor, optional