Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Asian Braised Beef Recipe

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Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Asian Braised Beef Recipe

This WW Slow Cooker Asian Beef is an easy healthy delicious variation on sukiyaki with just 310 calories that the whole family enjoyed. Plan ahead as the beef should marinate at least 8 hours before proceeding with the recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian sake beef, crock pot asian beef, sake braised beef

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sake
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1-3/4 pound chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced
10 ounces baby spinach
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

Ideal slow cooker size: 5 to 6-Quart
Combine the soy sauce, sake, garlic, pepper and sugar in a large bowl with a whisk. Add the meat and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 36 hours.
Put the meat and marinade in the slow cooker. Add the onions and chicken broth and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Skim off any fat from the top of the stew. Add the cornstarch mixture. Stir to combine. Add the mushrooms and spinach. The slow cooker will be very full.
Cover and cook on LOW for 1 to 2 hours more, or until the meat is tender and the sauce is thickened.

Notes

Serving size: 1 generous cup

WW Points: 2

Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)

6 SmartPoints (Green plan)

6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

8 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition