Description
This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dinner—savory, slightly sweet, and packed with tender slices of beef in a rich sauce. A homemade version of your favorite takeout that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon minced ginger
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1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup green onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
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Place the flank steak in a bowl with the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
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Add the coated beef to the slow cooker.
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Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender.
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Stir in the green onions about 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra sauce thickness, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) 15 minutes before the end of cook time.
Want heat? Add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce.
Great for meal prep! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg