Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Flank Steak
- ¼ cups cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoons Garlic mince
Cloves
- ¾ cups Soy Sauce
- ¾ cups Water
- ¾ cups Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Carrots grated
- green onions for garnish
Directions
- 1
Cut flank steak into thin strips. In a ziplock bag add flank steak pieces and cornstarch. Shake to coat.
- 2
Add olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar and carrots to slow cooker. Stir ingredients. Add coated flank steak and stir again until coated in the sauce.
- 3
Cook in a slow cooker for high 2-3 hours or on low 4-5 hours until cooked throughout and tender. Can serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
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About this Recipe
Craving incredibly tender beef coated in a savory-sweet glaze, without the fuss of constant stirring? This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a comforting dish for any occasion. You'll love how easy it is to achieve such a rich and satisfying result.
The Magic of Slow Cooking
The secret to this recipe's success lies in the slow cooker itself, which transforms flank steak into melt-in-your-mouth tender perfection. The low and slow cooking process allows the beef to soak up every nuance of the flavorful sauce, ensuring deep penetration of that irresistible sweet and savory balance. It's a truly hands-off method that yields impressive results every time.
Get ready for beef that's so tender it practically falls apart, glistening with a thick, deeply aromatic sauce. The combination of salty soy sauce and sweet brown sugar creates an addictive glaze, beautifully complemented by the subtle punginess of fresh garlic. Grated carrots add a touch of natural sweetness and texture to the sauce, while a generous sprinkle of fresh green onions provides a bright, refreshing finish. This dish promises a harmonious blend of textures and bold, comforting flavors that will become a family favorite.
While flank steak is a superb choice for its texture, you can experiment with other beef cuts like sirloin or chuck for similar tenderness. Feel free to adjust the brown sugar to your preference if you like a less sweet profile. If fresh garlic isn't available, a pinch of garlic powder can be used. For an added nutritional boost or extra color, consider stirring in some steamed broccoli florets or sliced bell peppers during the last hour of cooking.
Serve this delectable Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef over a bed of fluffy white rice or hearty brown rice to ensure every drop of the luscious sauce is savored. It's an ideal meal for busy evenings or a crowd-pleaser when entertaining casually.