Slow Cooker Ginger-Soy Beef with Carrots & Winter Cabbage (Serve Over Rice)
A cozy, hands-off slow cooker bowl that feels like a hug: tender beef in a gingery soy-broth with sweet carrots and cabbage, finished with a quick sesame-scallion topper. Great for busy days and even better as leftovers.
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- Beef Choice For Stew Value Pack, 1 lb 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks if needed $8.99 (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Whole Carrots Bag, 2 lb 3 medium carrots (about 10 oz), sliced on a bias $2.99
- Green Cabbage, 1 lb 8 oz, thinly sliced $0.99
- Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced $2.29
- Organic Ginger Root, 1 lb 1 tbsp grated ginger $3.77 (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth, 32 oz 2 cups broth $2.00 (sale)
- Green Onions 2, sliced (for topping) $1.39
Instructions
- Prep: Slice 1/2 large onion thinly. Slice about 10 oz carrots (3 medium) on a bias. Thinly slice 8 oz green cabbage. Grate 1 tbsp fresh ginger. Slice 2 green onions for topping.
- Build slow cooker: Add the 1 lb stew beef to the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced cabbage on top.
- Add liquids/seasoning: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce (pantry), 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic minced (pantry or from fresh garlic), and 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (pantry). Add 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (pantry) if you have it.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
- Thicken (optional but nice): In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch (pantry) with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir into the slow cooker and cook 10 minutes more until slightly glossy.
- Serve: Serve over steamed rice or noodles (pantry). Top each bowl with sliced green onions and (optional) sesame seeds or a squeeze of lemon.
Health notes: ~650–800 calories per serving depending on rice/noodles and fat content. High protein; lots of veg. Sodium can climb with soy—choose low-sodium soy and don’t over-salt early.
Drink pairing: This dish has savory soy/ginger depth and gentle sweetness from carrots—go for fresh, bright reds or aromatic whites. Best styles Gamay (Beaujolais-style): juicy, low tannin—won’t clash with soy Dry Gewürztraminer: floral/spicy notes love ginger and cabbage Pinot Noir (light-bodied): classic with savory stews, especially if not too oaky Washington picks (if available) Columbia Winery / Waterbrook / similar WA Pinot Noir For Gewürz: look for Columbia Valley Gewürztraminer producers (often from Yakima/Columbia Valley)