Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Asian Braised Beef, a dish that brings tender, succulent beef together with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, allowing you to savor each bite as the savory sauce envelops the beef. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can effortlessly create a hearty dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck (cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2-inch piece of ginger (minced)
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- Sriracha sauce to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into thirds and pounded)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the beef cubes in this mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape any bits from the pan before transferring it to the slow cooker.
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and Sriracha in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4–5 hours or low for 6–8 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg