Many crock pot recipes cook beef in traditional ways. Often, this is with potatoes or as part of some stew. This recipe changes things up by using the beef to make a Chinese-inspired dish. If you're in the mood for Chinese food but don't want to spend the money for take-out, this is your next best option.
You'll need some uncommon ingredients for this recipe, so make sure to pay close attention. If you have an Asian market in your city or town, head there for this recipe. You should have an easy time finding the ingredients you need there.
Water chestnuts and bamboo shoots are integral parts of this recipe. We recommend serving this dish over a bed of white rice. If you have the time and recipe for it, fried rice is a great way to keep the theme of this dinner. If not, white rice will work just fine.
This recipe is a fantastic way to introduce your family to a broader range of cuisines made at home. Have your kids give you a hand with this recipe to help teach them a greater appreciation for other cultures. Make sure you save this recipe so that you can come back to it whenever you have the urge to have Chinese food.
Chinese Beef Strips with Snow Peas
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds beef top round steak, thinly sliced into small strips (freeze then cut while partially thawed)
1 can beef broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bunch green onions (about 8)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 small can bamboo shoots, drained
1 small can bean sprouts, drained
1 small package frozen snow peas, partially thawed
Directions:
1. Combine steak in crock pot with beef broth, soy sauce, ginger, and onions.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.
3. Turn control to high. Dissolve cornstarch in the 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir into crock pot, mixing well with other ingredients.
4. Cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.
5. During last 10 minutes of cooking, add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and snow peas. Serve over fluffy white rice.
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