Description
Experience the rich, savory flavors of Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef, a dish that transforms your kitchen into an Asian culinary haven. This simple yet delightful recipe highlights tender flank steak coated in a mouthwatering sauce made with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality beef with little effort. Serve over rice or noodles, or try it in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. With its sweet-savory profile that appeals to both kids and adults, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 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
- Toss thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- Place the coated steak in a slow cooker and add sesame oil, garlic, 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 chopped green onions just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider marinating the beef in the sauce ingredients for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar according to your taste preferences. If desired, add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for extra nutrition.