Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
354 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
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Slow Cooker Mongolian Inspired Beef is perfect served over noodles or a bed of rice! The dish is full of vegetables and tender beef in a delicious sauce or gravy.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds flank steak, tenderloin, sirloin, stewing beef, thinly sliced, ¼ - ½ inch thick, across the grain or diagonally any cut will do!
- 2 tblsp garlic, minced more or less to taste
- 2 tblsp ginger, minced more or less to taste
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup Dry cooking sherry optional
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce optional
- 1 ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 green onion. thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 tblsp dried crushed red pepper flakes optional, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Rice or noodles
Optional Vegetables
- 1 large peppers green, yellow or red, sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 cup carrots sliced or grated
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced or quartered
- 1 ½ - 2 cups broccoli
- 1 ½ - 2 cups asparagus trimmed, and cut into bite sized pieces
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Slice the steak or beef into small thin strips against the grain or diagonally, if possible.
- In a large resealable bag add the starch and sliced beef. Close the bag and shake until each piece is coated with starch. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or ready to use.
- In a medium sized bowl combine soy sauce, beef broth, dry sherry (if using), hoisin (if using), brown sugar, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Add meat and excess starch to slow cooker. Pour soy mixture over sliced beef. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Cook covered on high for 2-3 hours or on low 4-5 hours.
- Prepare the vegetables you are using and place inside slow cooker for last 30 minutes if cooking on high or one hour on low.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, if sauce needs to be thickened, turn your slow cooker up to high (if it is not already).
- Combine ¼ cup of starch and water in a cup and add it to the slow cooker. Stir until combined. This will help thicken up the sauce.
- Mixture should be cooked throughout and tender.
- Prepare rice or noodles according to package directions and serve with chopped green onions (if desired). Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to check the full post for more about the ingredients, substitutions, storing leftovers, and serving suggestions.
- Adjust the sauce thickness to your preference by using cornstarch or potato starch. You can add more starch to make the sauce thicker or reduce the amount for a thinner sauce.
- Balance the spicy and sweet flavors by adjusting the amount of soy sauce and brown sugar in the sauce before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or broccoli at the end of the cooking process to keep them crisp and colorful.
- Adjust the sauce thickness to your preference by using cornstarch or potato starch. You can add more starch to make the sauce thicker or reduce the amount for a thinner sauce.
- Balance the spicy and sweet flavors by adjusting the amount of soy sauce and brown sugar in the sauce before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, or broccoli at the end of the cooking process to keep them crisp and colorful.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
2268mg
(95%)
Potassium
793mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
3622IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 2268mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 3622IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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