Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs sirloin tip steaks (slightly frozen for easier slicing)
  • 1 bunch green onion (about 8 or 1 large leek)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup Chinese pea pod
  • 1 cup low-fat beef broth
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger)
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water chestnut, drained
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, drained

Method

  • Thinly slice the sirloin.
  • Wash all the fresh vegetables.
  • Finely chop the onions (or leek).
  • Place the sirloin in the slow cooker, 3-6 quarts size pot.
  • Pour broth, soy sauce, ginger and onion over the beef.
  • Cover and cook on low, 6-7 hours.
  • Uncover and turn to high. Mix cornstarch and water in a small measuring cup.
  • Stir this mixture with the hot sauce into the cooker.
  • Leaving lid slightly ajar, cook on high for 15 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • During last 5 minutes of thickening add sprouts, pea pods, water chestnuts and shoots.
  • Cook 5-10 minutes until hot.
  • Serve in individual bowls over Chinese noodles.