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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef: Easy, Tender, and Irresistible!

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is a savory dish that combines tender meat with a flavor-packed sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds flank steak can substitute with sirloin or chuck
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cups soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar coconut sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger freshly grated
  • 0.5 cups water or low-sodium broth
For Thickening the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder for gluten-free option

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
  2. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
Mixing Sauce
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water in a medium bowl.
Slow Cooking
  1. Place the sliced beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
Thickening Sauce
  1. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, add to the slow cooker, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve over rice or noodles, and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to slice the steak thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. Check the beef after 3 hours to avoid overcooking.

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