15 Slow Cooker Recipes for the Week

Asian Beef Stew (via Family Circle)

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Slow Cook: 5.5 hours on HIGH

Ingredients
2 large onions, sliced
2 pounds round steak, sliced
2 ribs celery, sliced ¼ inch thick
1 cup peeled baby carrots
1 cup orange juice
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 ½ teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 – 10oz package frozen peas, thawed
6 cups cooked white rice

Directions
1. Layer onion, beef, celery, and carrots in slow cooker.
2. In bowl, whisk together orange juice, broth, soy, hoisin, spice powder, and chili paste, then pour in slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours.
3. In cup, mix 2 tablespoons broth and cornstarch. Stir in slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Stir in thawed peas, heat for 5 minutes. Serve over rice.