Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

5 servings
This slow cooker Mongolian beef is flank steak cooked with garlic, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce. This crock pot recipe tastes just like a meal you would get at a Chinese restaurant!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak

    thinly sliced against the grain

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup green onions

    cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the flank steak in a bowl with the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.

  2. 2

    Add the flank steak to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Place the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar and water in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the meat in the sauce.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours. 

  5. 5

    Stir in the green onions, then serve.

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

190 min5 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the irresistible sweet and savory flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout Mongolian beef, but from the comfort of your own kitchen? This slow cooker recipe brings that beloved taste right to your table with minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy authentic restaurant-quality results at home.

The magic of the slow cooker transforms thinly sliced flank steak into incredibly tender bites, while the simple yet potent sauce—featuring garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and soy sauce—melds into a rich, restaurant-quality glaze. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with hands-off cooking, promising a dish that's both deeply satisfying and wonderfully easy to prepare.

Prepare for a truly satisfying meal that delivers on its promise. You'll find succulent pieces of flank steak, impossibly tender from its long, gentle simmer, coated in a glistening, deeply flavorful sauce that balances sweetness with savory umami notes. The fresh green onions add a welcome pop of color and a mild, peppery finish, echoing the authentic tastes you love. This dish is designed to be effortlessly delicious, bringing the warmth and comfort of a classic Chinese restaurant meal right to your home, proving that incredible flavor doesn't have to mean endless hours in the kitchen.

For a touch of personal flair, if you prefer a bolder ginger flavor, feel free to increase the amount of minced ginger. Similarly, for a slightly less sweet sauce, you can gently reduce the quantity of brown sugar. The fresh green onions can also be added generously for more aromatic bite, enhancing the visual appeal and fresh taste.

Serve this incredible Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef over steamed white rice to soak up every drop of that savory sauce, perhaps alongside a simple side of blanched broccoli or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or when entertaining guests with impressive, yet easy, fare.

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