SAUCY MANDARIN DUCK

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For something a little different, try this savory, sweet duck dish that is flavored with Asian seasonings and mandarin oranges. It's a nice change of pace. For flair, garnish each serving with toasted sesame seeds.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 domestic duck (4 to 4-1/2 pounds), skinned, deboned and cut into cubes
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup green pepper strips (1/4-in. thick)
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

For marinade, in a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the duck. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Transfer duck to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; add reserved marinade. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until tender. Skim fat. , In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and green pepper in butter. Combine the cornstarch, ginger and milk until smooth. Stir into mushroom mixture; add to slow cooker. , Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Just before serving, stir in oranges. Serve with rice if desired.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.