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slow cooker heaven: spicy oriental beef

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is a simple dish that demonstrates the convenience of using a slow cooker… Just set it and forget it. The spice is not overwhelming, but perfectly compliments the beef. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker heaven: spicy oriental beef

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE BEEF
  • 2-3 lb
    boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 c
    flour, all-purpose variety
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil, or more if needed
  • THE SAUCE
  • 1/2 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 c
    beef stock, not broth
  • 1/2 c
    tamari sauce
  • 1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    hot sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 3 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger, grated
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • sesame seed, for garnish

How To Make slow cooker heaven: spicy oriental beef

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    THE BEEF
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 4
    Add some salt & pepper to the flour, and place in a large bowl.
  • 5
    Toss the beef slices with the flour.
  • 6
    Add the oil to a heavy-bottom pot, over medium heat.
  • 7
    Add the beef in batches to the pot.
  • 8
    Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • 9
    Add the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  • 10
    THE SAUCE
  • 11
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 12
    Add the chopped onions to the pot.
  • 13
    Cook until transluent and soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • 14
    Add the remainder of the sauce ingredients, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 15
    Add the sauce to the slow cooker and mix with the beef.
  • 16
    Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • 17
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 18
    Cube or shred the beef, serve over long-grained white rice or egg noodles, and then garnish with some sesame seeds. Enjoy.
  • 19
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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