Asian Beef Stew Slow Cooker Crockpot

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Asian Beef Stew

Makes: 8 servings Cook: on high heat for 5 1/2 hours
Prep: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 pounds round steak, sliced for stir-fry
• 2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 cup peeled baby carrots
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
• 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
• 6 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. In 5- to 5 1/2-quart slow cooker, layer onion, beef, celery and carrots.

2. In bowl, whisk orange juice, 1 cup broth, soy, hoisin, spice powder and chili paste. Pour in cooker.

3. Cover slow cooker; cook on high heat for 5 hours.

4. In cup, mix 2 tablespoons broth and cornstarch. Stir into slow cooker; cover and cook another 30 minutes.

5. Stir in thawed peas; heat through, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.