Savory Chinese Beef (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.