Creating a United States-style hoisin five-spice beef with broccoli cooked in a slow cooker involves adapting traditional ingredients and flavors to suit American tastes while still incorporating elements of Asian cuisine. Here's a recipe to achieve this:
Ingredients: – 1.5 to 2 pounds of beef (such as flank steak or beef chuck), thinly sliced – 1 cup beef broth – 1/2 cup hoisin sauce – 2 tablespoons soy sauce – 1 tablespoon sesame oil – 1 tablespoon rice vinegar – 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 teaspoon grated ginger – 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder – 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) – 2 cups broccoli floret – 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening) – Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish – Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions: 1. In a bowl, mix together beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). This creates the flavorful sauce for the beef.
Place the thinly sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it, ensuring the beef is evenly coated. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker, stirring to combine with the beef and sauce. This allows the broccoli to cook until tender but still slightly crisp. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on high until the sauce thickens.
Once the beef and broccoli are cooked to your liking and the sauce has thickened (if desired), serve the dish hot over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
This American-style slow cooker hoisin five-spice beef with broccoli retains the essence of Asian-inspired flavors while catering to American tastes and convenience with the use of a slow cooker. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
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