Hanger Steak With Shiitakes, Cranberries, And Ginger - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
3/4 cup warm water
2 pounds hanger steak
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root, divided
5 large carrots, cut into large sticks
2 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups beef broth

Preparation

Place shiitake mushrooms in a bowl; cover with warm water. Cover bowl and let stand until mushrooms have softened, about 20 minutes.
Season hanger steak on each side with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook steak until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a slow cooker.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon ginger over steak. Add mushrooms with soaking liquid, carrots, cranberries, beef broth, and remaining ginger.
Set slow cooker to High; cook 4 hours.