Slow Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew

SusieQusie's Note:

With an overnight marinade and all day cooking, this warm and hearty stew is an aromatic welcome after a long day. Serve over hot rice with a side of steamed edamame or sauteed snow peas.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 1/2 lbs beef round steak, cubed or 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck stew meat
• 2 yellow onions, cut in large dice
• 1 cup baby carrot
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch chunks

Directions:

1. The night before, whisk together the broth, hoisin, hot sauce, garlic and ginger.
2. Add the beef, onions, carrots and celery. Toss to coat well.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. In the morning, transfer meat mixture into the slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on a low setting 6-8 hours (or on high setting 3 hours).

Reviews

[alohanoa]

This was pretty good - a good recipe for a no fuss meal. I didn't have any veggies on hand, so I made just the meat - that's probably where I went wrong. Next time, I'll try with onions, maybe green peppers, and eggplant? Can't wait to try again with veggies!

[bad kitty 1116]

Yum! This was easy and so delicious! I, also, only marinated the meat the night before, as Parsley did. After I walked my son to school next morning, I came back and put it in my slow cooker along with the veggies. I added a can of sliced mushrooms ,drained ,too. A half hour before serving, I mixed up a little cornstarch with cold water and added it to the pot , along with a can of drained water chestnuts and a couple teaspoons of sesame oil. I served it over jasmine rice and garnished it with sliced green onions. I put soy sauce and hot chili sauce on the table as condiments and had King Hawaiin rolls on the side. I'll make this again-different and very good. Thanks!