Easy Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe
Description
This recipe features flank steak sliced thinly against the grain, coated in cornstarch for tender texture and better sauce adherence. The slow cooker base includes vegetable oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, water, soy sauce, light brown sugar, and Sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat. The beef and shredded carrots cook in this sauce for several hours until flavorful and tender.
The result is a glossy, sticky sauce enveloping tender beef with warmth from the ginger and garlic, enhanced with a touch of sweetness and spice. Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds freshness and a subtle nutty crunch. The dish is designed to be served over white rice, soaking up the sauce.
Important preparation includes slicing the beef thinly across the grain to maintain tenderness during slow cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak 1/4 inch thick, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ginger fresh, minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 - 2 tsp Sriracha sauce (can substitute with red pepper flakes or cayenne instead - in whatever amount you prefer)
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 4-6 green onion thinly sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Add sliced flank steak and cornstarch to a large resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to coat well. This can be done in a large mixing bowl as well, but I find it's less messy to do in a bag.
- To the bottom of slow cooker, add vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, water, soy sauce, brown sugar and Sriracha sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add in coated flank steak and carrots and stir again until everything is coated in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for about 4 hours, until steak is cooked and tender.
- Serve over white rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Slice flank steak against the grain to ensure tender beef after cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1148mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 3645IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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