- 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
- 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.