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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Savory Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef: Effortless Flavor at Home

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef offers tender beef with a sweet-savory sauce, perfect for a comforting meal any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Tender and rich in flavor
  • ¼ cup Water To create the base for the sauce
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free for dietary alternative
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works well
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated, fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain into strips about ¼ inch thick.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Stir until well blended.
  3. Add the sliced flank steak to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours until fork-tender.
  5. If desired, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add during the last 30 minutes to thicken.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles, or in lettuce wraps, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

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