Description
Enjoy a quick, restaurant‑style General Tso’s Beef made in a slow cooker. This recipe features tender smoked beef simmered in a sweet‑tangy glaze of grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger. Ready in minutes, it delivers bold Asian flavors without the takeout price. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s both flavorful and effortless. Top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a burst of flavor and texture in the dis
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix grape juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef pieces.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with a little water to thicken the sauce, cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more brown sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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