This Asian twist on beef stew incorporates ginger, garlic, coconut aminos and shiitake mushrooms for an umami dish that is full of tender, protein-rich sirloin. Best of all, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal made in the slow cooker that is easily customizable with any veggies you have on hand! Say bye, bye to food waste!
4oz.shiitake mushroomsor cremini, white button, portobello, etc.
2tablespoonchopped cilantroor green onion
3cupscooked jasmine riceor brown rice, quinoa, pasta, white rice
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet for 2 minutes. Add beef and brown for 4 minutes, turning after 2 minutes.
Transfer beef and drippings from pan to slow cooker. Stir together beef stock, coconut aminos, honey, ginger, and garlic. Pour over beef. Cover with lid and cook on high heat for 4 hours.
Add onion and carrots to the pot. Cook 1 hour longer.
Whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour into a slow cooker. Add broccoli and mushrooms and stir well. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer until sauce has thickened and vegetables are tender.
Divide rice between 4 black meal prep containers. Top rice with stew and sprinkle with cilantro.
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Notes
Nutrition below is for four (4) servings, but this can easily be made into six (6).