Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef: Easy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Meal
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for Mongolian beef that delivers bold flavors and tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last half hour, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the slow cooker.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve with sliced green onions on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the beef marinate in the sauce for 1-2 hours before cooking.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef, Mongolian Beef, Slow Cooker Recipes, Easy Dinner