Oriental Beef and Noodles (Crock Pot)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0
Oriental Beef and Noodles (Crock Pot)
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

4 hours (high) / 8 hours (low)

Ready In

4 hours 15 minutes (high) / 8 hours 15 minutes (low)

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless sirloin , cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
3 carrots , chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
12 ounces cooked vermicelli

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
386
Sugar
6g
Fat
9g
Oriental Beef and Noodles is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights, as it requires very little effort beyond a little bit of prep and setting up the crockpot. The combination of vegetables and lean beef simmered in a delicious sauce is satisfying and filling, and the vermicelli noodles provide a healthy substitute to traditional wheat-based noodles. It's a great option for those looking for a simple but flavorful meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, tomato sauce, sherry wine, oyster sauce, sugar and 1/4 cup of water.
2.Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray and add in the beef strips, bell pepper, garlic and carrots. Pour the sauce over the top of everything.
3.Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
4.When the meat is tender, cook the vermicelli according to package instructions.
5.Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over the vermicelli and top with chopped peanuts.

PROS

This recipe is extremely easy to make, as it requires minimal prep time and utilizes a crockpot for cooking.

The use of sherry wine and oyster sauce gives a delicious and unique flavor to the beef and vegetable mixture.

CONS

Although this recipe utilizes lean beef and vegetables, it does contain added sugar in the form of the oyster sauce and the sugar in the sauce.

As with any crockpot recipe, it does require patience and planning ahead to allow for the extended cook time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is fairly healthy overall, as it utilizes lean beef and vegetables, and the sauce is made with minimal added salt.
The use of red bell pepper and carrots provides a healthy dose of vitamin C and antioxidants.
The vermicelli noodles are a gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat-based noodles.

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