Ground Beef Chow Mein Slow Cooker Recipe
This Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chow Mein features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, effortlessly blending for a comforting Asian-inspired meal. Served over noodles, it's a satisfying dish perfect for any dinner.
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Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Slow Cooker For efficient cooking and flavor melding. Alternative: Dutch oven (timing will vary).
- Skillet Necessary for browning the beef.
- Whisk Useful for mixing sauce ingredients thoroughly.
- Cutting board and knife Essential for chopping vegetables and aromatics.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 680 g ground beef browned first and drained
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 240 g celery sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 15 ml hoisin sauce
- 5 g ground ginger
- 1 g black pepper
- 120 ml beef broth
Vegetables
- 240 g shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 carrot carrot julienned
- 1 can water chestnuts 5 ounces, drained and sliced
Noodles
- 225 g chow mein noodles or spaghetti, cooked and drained
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully browned. The beef should be crumbly with no pink remaining.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker and add chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced celery.
Sauce Mixing
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and beef broth. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, keeping an eye on the vegetables to ensure they are tender but not mushy.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced water chestnuts.
Serving
- Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over cooked chow mein noodles or spaghetti.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.