Description
This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender flank steak simmered to perfection in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it requires minimal prep and lets the slow cooker do all the work for a deliciously tender and slightly sweet beef meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the Steak: Toss the thinly sliced flank steak with cornstarch in a large mixing bowl until each piece is evenly coated. This helps to tenderize the meat and thicken the sauce during cooking.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the cornstarch-coated steak into the slow cooker. Add the toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir gently to fully combine all ingredients, ensuring the steak is well coated in the sauce mixture.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH setting for 2 to 3 hours or on LOW setting for 4 to 5 hours. Cook until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
- Add Green Onions and Serve: Just before serving, stir in the sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish. Serve the Mongolian beef hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For best results, slice the flank steak very thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- You can adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the brown sugar to taste.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a small amount of cornstarch with water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice to make it a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours on HIGH or 4-5 hours on LOW
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
