Oriental Beef, Orange & Star Anise Slow Cooker Stew
Ingrediënten
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free flour
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 700 g 1lb 6oz beef brisket, fat trimmed, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 onions peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 5 cm 2in piece of root ginger, thinly sliced
- 100 ml 3½fl oz fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons reduced-salt tamari
- 500 g 1lb 1oz butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 175 g 6oz broccolini
- Brown basmati rice to serve
Serves 6 | Calories: 359 per serving
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 5-8 hrs |
Instructies
- On a plate, combine the gluten-free flour with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Add the beef chunks and toss to lightly coat them with the flour mixture.
- Heat half of the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add half of the beef and cook until it’s browned all over, which should take about 10 minutes.
- Remove the browned beef with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
- Repeat the process with the remaining beef, adding more coconut oil if needed.
- Return all the browned beef to the pan, pour in 200ml (7fl oz) of hot water, and stir to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Transfer the browned beef and the liquid to the slow cooker pot.
- Add the sliced onions, star anise, Chinese five spice, ginger, fresh orange juice, tamari, and the bite-sized butternut pumpkin pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, until the pumpkin and beef are tender.
- About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the broccolini to the stew, gently pushing it into the mixture.
- If needed, add a splash more hot water.
- Cover and cook until the broccolini is tender but still vibrant in color.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve the Oriental beef and pumpkin stew with steamed brown basmati rice.
This slow cooker stew delivers a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal. Enjoy!
