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Slow Cooker Asian Braised Beef

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Slow Cooker Asian Braised Beef is a delightful, savory dish that will quickly become a family favorite. This recipe features tender beef chuck simmered with aromatic garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, all enveloped in a rich sauce of soy sauce, hoisin, and rice vinegar. The slow cooking process ensures the flavors meld beautifully while making the beef irresistibly tender. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a comforting meal that warms the heart.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef chuck (cut into 1½-inch cubes)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2-inch piece of ginger (minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into thirds and pounded)
  • 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 (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the beef in the mixture and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the beef in batches until crusty. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, green onion whites, lemongrass, and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape bits from the pan; pour into the slow cooker.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and Sriracha; pour over beef in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours until tender.

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