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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chow Mein

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chow Mein is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that brings together savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a flavorful sauce all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. It's a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights, packed with nostalgic flavors that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 can 5 ounces water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 8 ounces chow mein noodles or spaghetti cooked and drained

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until well crumbled and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add Veggies and Beef: Into the slow cooker, add 1 large chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 cups sliced celery.
  • Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup beef broth. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  • Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 6 hours.
  • Final Touches: 30 minutes before serving, stir in 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 can (5 ounces) sliced water chestnuts. Turn the slow cooker to high to heat the vegetables through. Cook 8 ounces of chow mein noodles or spaghetti according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  • Serve: Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture over the cooked noodles. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Variations: Add zucchini spirals for a low-carb version, or top with crispy fried noodles for extra texture.
  • Substitutions: Replace chow mein noodles with spaghetti if needed, and customize the veggies based on what you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal
Keyword Slow Cooker Ground Beef Chow Mein
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