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This Slow Cooker Orange and Ginger Beef Stew is a comforting twist on Calgary Ginger Beef and about the most satisfying stew you can imagine! Succulent, tender beef in a rich gravy with subtle notes of orange and ginger in the background.
Ginger Beef is a uniquely Canadian comfort food classic, that I discovered during my time in Canada.
True to my food-loving-self, one of the first things I did when I arrived in Canadawas to check the food magazines section of about every seller I came across. Naturally.
And I was so happy to see so muchdiversity! They have Canadian recipe magazines, American ones and because I live in Quebec, Quebecois and French ones too. OH MY!
And all the recipes and produces used are in season! I think I've been distorted by Australia on this one (check this post to understand why) but it feels great!
Anyway, picking just one or two was difficult. I obviously wanted to take them all.
I finally settled on two Canadian Living specials, including one featuring 93 easy slow-cooker recipes. See what happened in my head? Canada = cold = slow-cooker = comforting.
And I was right! This Slow Cooker Ginger Beef was the first recipe I tried and it was 1. delicious 2. very comforting. Thank you Canadian Living!
A few notes aboutthis Ginger Beef Stew recipe:
The orange and ginger flavors are not too empowering, which is great. They just add a nice touch to the melt-in-your-mouth meat. So if you're new to this combination of flavors, don't be afraid to give it a try.
I think it's really important to use reduced sodium soy sauce and stock because it might be too salty otherwise. That's why I recommend adding some salt only in the end if needed.
Cilantro and scallions really complete this ginger beef stew, so don't skip them. Other than that, the recipe ispretty straight-forward! Enjoy 🙂
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5 from 2 votes
Slow Cooker Orange and Ginger Beef Stew
This Slow Cooker Orange and Ginger Beef Stew is a comforting twist on Calgary Ginger Beef and about the most satisfying stew you can imagine! Succulent, tender beef in a rich gravy with subtle notes of orange and ginger in the background.
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican, Canadian
Keywordasian fusion, beef stew, Canadian recipes, comfort food, ginger beef, orange marmalade, slow cooker beef stew, slow cooker recipes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 356 kcal
Ingredients
- 2lbsboneless beef pot roast / stew beef900 g
- 1onionchopped
- 2cloves garlic minced
- 2tbspfresh gingerpeeled and minced
- 2tbsporange marmalade
- 1tbspcoconut sugar or packed brown sugar
- 1tbspfive-spice powderalso know as Chinese five-spice
- 1tbsporange zest
- ½cuporange juiceabout 2 fresh oranges
- 2tbspsalt-reduced soy sauceomitted because I didn't have any - tamari for GF
- 1cupsodium-reduced beef broth
- 4cupsbaby bok choy, cored and chopped200 g, 7 oz
- 2tbspcornstarch
- 3scallionssliced
- ½cupfresh cilantro leavestorn
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
If you didn't buy pre-cut meat, start by trimming any excess fat from beef and cut into cubes.
In a large slow-cooker (this is the one I use), combine beef, onion, garlic, ginger, orange marmalade, sugar, five-spice, orange zest, orange juice, soy sauce,and broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until beef is tender.
Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into slow cooker. Stir in bok choy.
Cover and cook on high for about 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened and boy choy is wilted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Serve over rice and top with scallions and cilantro.
Recipe Notes
- The orange and ginger flavors are not too empowering, which is great. They just add a nice touch to the melt-in-your mouth meat. If you're new to this combination of flavors, don't be afraid to give it a try.
- It's important to use reduced sodium soy sauce and stock because it might be too salty otherwise. Add some salt only in the end, if needed.
- The cilantro and scallions really complete this dish so don't skip them.
Recipe slightly adapted from Canadian Living magazine "Easy Does It - Slow Cooker Special 2015"
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Orange and Ginger Beef Stew
Amount Per Serving (1 /6th)
Calories 356Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 523mg23%
Potassium 546mg16%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 3545IU71%
Vitamin C 49.3mg60%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 4.9mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado
I really need to start using my slow cooker for dinner! IDK what I'm waiting for, this recipe looks fab!
marie
I leave my slow cooker on the counter to make sure I use it! 🙂
Nagi@RecipeTinEats
The beef looks so tender! I love the combination of orange and ginger!
marie
Slow-cookers do wonders to otherwise tough meat, I love using it! Thanks for stopping by Nagi 🙂
Michelle
I'm trying this recipe right now, however on stove top instead of the slow cooker. My home smells Amazing! I browned my beef chunks and cooking on low for 2.5 hours on low.
Marie
oh great, I'd love to hear how it turns out Michelle!
Michelle
The flavors are amazing and it came out great!
Marie
It's really good to know Michelle, thank you! And so glad you loved the taste! 🙂
40A.
I love Ginger Beef and this is a great healthy twist on it! This slow cooker version is quite a bit lighter than the fried Calgary Ginger Beef I am used to! Love it!
Anne
Could I use the slowcooker for amounts twice this recipe, or would it take then too long to get on a simmering point.......?
I of course could use - instead of the slowcooker - a normal pan in the oven.....
I thank you for your answer and for this wonderful recipe.
Sincerely.Marie
Yes, you can absolutely double this recipe.
Wendy Bidwell
Loved this combination of flavours. Great slow cooker recipe, it will definitely be on my list of firm favourites
Marie
Very happy to hear Wendy, thank you!
Sue Rush
Cooked this in my slow pot last night. I cut down the amounts as there are only two of us. It was delicious and worked extremely well Served with Thai Jasmine Rice. I look forward to hearing from you via the newsletter
Marie
So very happy to hear Sue, thank you!
