Crock-Pot Trip to the Orient!

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 slices fresh ginger, 1/4-inch thick
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced thin
• 2 12 lbs stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 12 cinnamon sticks
• 12 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 12 teaspoons sugar
• 2 cups beef stock

1. Heat oil in wok over high heat.
2. Add the ginger, garlic, and onion.
3. Stir fry for 1 minute.
4. Add beef chunks and carrots, and continue to stir fry for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on high heat.
5. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
6. Transfer to crock pot and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
7. Serve with rice.
8. Enjoy!

vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, onion, carrot, stew meat, star anise, cinnamon, fivespice powder, soy sauce, sugar, beef stock

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-trip-to-the-orient-345029 (may not work)