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Slow cooker Chinese stew

Recipe Information

Description:
Slow cooker Chinese stew is a delicious Chinese recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 8 hours of cooking time for a combined total time of 8 hours, 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 8 Hours
Total Time 8 Hours, 15 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Beef
Category Meat
Meal Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Cook Method Sautéing; Slow Cooker
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 slices ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 sliced onion

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef, cut into 1 inch cubes

  • 2 cups beef stock

  • 1 whole star anise

  • 1 1/2 sticks cinnamon

  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions

  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add the oil, ginger, garlic, and onion, and stir fry for one minute. Add the beef to the wok and continue to stir fry for about two minutes on high heat. Add the remaining ingredients and mix everything together.

  • Transfer the entire mixture to a slow cooker and cook it on low for six to eight hours.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 469 cal

  • Total fat: 30g

  • Saturated fat: 10g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 14g

  • Cholesterol: 116mg

  • Sodium: 540mg

  • Potassium: 524mg

  • Carbohydrate: 12g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 36g