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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chow Mein: A Comforting Asian-Inspired Classic

This Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chow Mein combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and flavorful sauce for an easy, comforting dish. Perfectly paired with noodles, it’s an effortless way to enjoy an Asian-inspired meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese-American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 can water chestnuts 5 ounces, drained and sliced
  • 8 ounces chow mein noodles or spaghetti cooked and drained

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess grease and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced celery to the slow cooker. These vegetables will infuse the beef with a savory base as they cook.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, and beef broth. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring to ensure everything is well coated.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and water chestnuts. Turn the slow cooker to high to heat the fresh vegetables while retaining their crunch. Cook noodles or spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  • Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over the cooked noodles. Spoon plenty of sauce over each portion and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle a few drops of sesame oil over the finished dish before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Asian-inspired noodles, easy crockpot recipe, family-friendly, ground beef chow mein, slow cooker dinner
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