Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Description
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef uses flank steak that is thinly sliced against the grain and dusted with cornstarch to help create a slight crust and thicken the sauce. The sauce blends low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, fresh garlic, and ginger to build a fragrant base. Cooking the dish in a slow cooker on low or high heat allows the beef to cook gently and absorb the sauce flavors, yielding tender meat.
The texture of the beef becomes soft yet slightly chewy with a glossy sauce coating. Adding green onions last provides a mild sharpness and color contrast. This recipe serves well over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables, offering a satisfying balance between savory and sweet notes.
The slow cooker approach allows for easy preparation and unattended cooking time, making this dish convenient for busy schedules without sacrificing flavor development.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup green onions cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Place the flank steak in a bowl with the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the flank steak to the slow cooker.
- Place the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar and water in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the meat in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Stir in the green onions, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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