Sunday, December 20, 2009

Crock Pot Oriental Stew

1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
1 carrot, sliced
1 star anise
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tbs vegetable oil
2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
3 slices fresh ginger root
3 tbs soy sauce

Directions:

Heat oil in wok over high heat.

Add the ginger, garlic, and onion. Stir fry for 1 minute.

Add beef chunks and carrots, and continue to stir fry for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on high heat.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Transfer to crock pot and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours.

Serve over rice.

Enjoy!