Description
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is a mouthwatering dish that delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort. This recipe transforms tender flank steak into a succulent meal, enveloped in a rich sauce featuring garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Served over rice, noodles, or even in tacos, this versatile dish is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the flank steak with cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
- Place the coated steak in the slow cooker and add sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Stir in sliced green onions just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg