Beef and Bok Choy Hot Pot

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1⁄3 cup rice vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chopped green onions
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon  minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2  cups  thinly sliced bok choy
• 1 1⁄2 cups  thinly sliced carrots
• 2  cups  hot cooked  wide rice noodles

Directions

1. Combine the water, beef broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Mix well and set aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add beef, browning on all sides.
4. Add broth mixture along with the green onions, garlic and ginger.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Cover and reduce heat.
7. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
8. Stir in bok choy and carrots; cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
9. Serve beef mixture over hot rice noodles.