Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Description
This recipe starts by coating thinly sliced flank steak strips in cornstarch, which helps thicken the sauce and create a slight crust on the meat. The beef is combined in a slow cooker with a mixture of minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and shredded carrots. Cooking on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours allows the meat to tenderize and absorb the sweet and salty sauce flavors.
The final dish offers tender beef coated with a glossy, slightly thick sauce balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar and the umami of soy sauce. Carrots add a gentle texture contrast, and garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds enhances aroma and presentation.
This slow cooker approach frees hands for other tasks while creating a satisfying Asian-inspired main dish that pairs well with steamed rice for a filling meal. Leftover sauce-soaked beef can be reheated gently before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1/3 cups cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ¾ cups soy sauce
- ¾ cups water
- ¾ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- green onions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice flank steak into thin strips.
- In a ziplock bag add flank steak pieces and cornstarch. Shake to coat.
- Place in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar and carrots to slow cooker. Stir ingredients.
- Cook for high 2-3 hours or on low 4-5 hours until cooked throughout and tender.
Notes
- Serve the Mongolian beef over steamed rice to balance the rich sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1725mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 3565IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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