Slow-Cooker Asian Beef

Prep 30 min
Total 8 hr 30 min
Servings 8

A classic American staple—pot roast—gets a flavor update from easy-to-find Asian ingredients. This sweet and savory shredded beef is perfect served over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seed and green onions. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated November 30, 2017

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup soy sauce

tablespoons chili garlic sauce

1/2

teaspoon ground gingerroot

green onions, sliced on the bias, white and green parts separated

boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 lb)

1/4

cup cornstarch

1/4

cup cold water

cups hot cooked white rice

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

tablespoon toasted sesame seed

lime, cut into wedges

Steps

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1

Spray 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and gingerroot to slow cooker; stir with whisk to combine. Stir in green onion whites. Reserve green onion greens for garnishing; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add roast to slow cooker; turn to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until very tender.
2

Transfer roast to cutting board. Cool slightly; cut or shred, and return to mixture in slow cooker. Increase to High heat setting. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and cold water. Quickly stir into liquid mixture in slow cooker. Cover; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
3

Divide rice among 8 bowls. Divide shredded beef among bowls of rice. Top with reserved green onion greens, cilantro and sesame seed; serve with lime wedges.

Expert Tips

Serve with steamed, salted Cascadian Farm™ edamame to round out this Japanese-inspired meal.
Keep microwavable frozen cooked rice on hand to shave off a few more precious pre-dinner minutes.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 360
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 13g; 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 24% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 60mg; 21%
Sodium: 950mg; 40%
Potassium: 400mg; 11%
Total Carbohydrate: 36g; 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 8g
Protein: 24g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;