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    Slow Cooker Orange and Ginger Beef Stew

    Published on Jan 6, 2016 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    Comforting slow cooker beef stew with hints of orange and ginger. A must try! | Find the recipe on NotEnoughCinnamon.com #glutenfree #dinner

    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.

    overhead shot of two plates of slow cooker orange ginger beef stew served with a side of rice and chopped cilantro on top

    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 Canada was to check the food magazines section of about every seller I came across. Naturally.

    And I was so happy to see so much diversity! 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!

    close-up of a plate of slow cooker ginger beef served with a side of rice and some chopped cilantro

    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!

    overhead shot of a serving of slow cooker orange ginger beef with rice on the side and some fresh ginger in the background

    A few notes about this 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 is pretty straight-forward! Enjoy 🙂

    If you tried this Slow Cooker Ginger Beef Stew recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    Comforting slow cooker beef stew with hints of orange and ginger. A must try! | Find the recipe on NotEnoughCinnamon.com #glutenfree #dinner
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    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.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Keyword asian 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

    • 2 lbs boneless beef pot roast / stew beef 900 g
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
    • 2 tbsp orange marmalade
    • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or packed brown sugar
    • 1 tbsp five-spice powder also know as Chinese five-spice
    • 1 tbsp orange zest
    • ½ cup orange juice about 2 fresh oranges
    • 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce omitted because I didn't have any - tamari for GF
    • 1 cup sodium-reduced beef broth
    • 4 cups baby bok choy, cored and chopped 200 g, 7 oz
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 3 scallions sliced
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves torn
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. If you didn't buy pre-cut meat, start by trimming any excess fat from beef and cut into cubes.
    2. 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.
    3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until beef is tender.
    4. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into slow cooker. Stir in bok choy.
    5. 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.
    6. 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 356 Calories 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

    1. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado

      January 07, 2016 at 8:27 am

      I really need to start using my slow cooker for dinner! IDK what I'm waiting for, this recipe looks fab!

      • marie

        January 12, 2016 at 10:18 am

        I leave my slow cooker on the counter to make sure I use it! 🙂

    2. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      February 22, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      The beef looks so tender! I love the combination of orange and ginger!

      • marie

        February 22, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        Slow-cookers do wonders to otherwise tough meat, I love using it! Thanks for stopping by Nagi 🙂

    3. Michelle

      November 13, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      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

        November 13, 2016 at 7:50 pm

        oh great, I'd love to hear how it turns out Michelle!

        • Michelle

          November 14, 2016 at 4:55 pm

          The flavors are amazing and it came out great!

          • Marie

            November 15, 2016 at 8:29 pm

            It's really good to know Michelle, thank you! And so glad you loved the taste! 🙂

    4. 40A.

      October 05, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      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!

    5. Anne

      November 10, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      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

        December 15, 2019 at 9:24 am

        Yes, you can absolutely double this recipe.

    6. Wendy Bidwell

      December 14, 2019 at 8:26 am

      Loved this combination of flavours. Great slow cooker recipe, it will definitely be on my list of firm favourites

      • Marie

        December 15, 2019 at 12:22 pm

        Very happy to hear Wendy, thank you!

    7. Sue Rush

      May 10, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      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

        May 10, 2020 at 8:56 pm

        So very happy to hear Sue, thank you!

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