Description
Savory Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef delivers rich, tender meat infused with complex Asian flavors. Hearty protein promises comfort and satisfaction for families craving restaurant-quality meals you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) beef blade steak
- ¼ cup cornflour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Shallots (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim excess fat from beef and slice into thin 1/2-inch strips against the grain for optimal tenderness.
- Coating: Dust beef strips evenly with cornstarch to create a delicate, crispy exterior during slow cooking.
- Marinade Creation: Combine minced ginger, crushed garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients integrate seamlessly.
- Liquid Integration: Incorporate water into the marinade, stirring to develop a balanced cooking liquid.
- Slow Cooking Setup: Transfer cornstarch-coated beef to the slow cooker, thoroughly coating with prepared marinade and ensuring complete meat coverage.
- Cooking Process: Set slow cooker to high temperature and simmer for 3 hours and 45 minutes, gently stirring midway to distribute flavors evenly and promote consistent texture.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully transfer tender Mongolian beef to a serving platter, elegantly garnishing with finely chopped green onions and accompanying with steamed white rice and lightly steamed seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Slice Against the Grain: Cut beef strips precisely 1/2-inch thick across muscle fibers to guarantee maximum tenderness and prevent tough, chewy meat.
- Cornstarch Coating Technique: Lightly dust beef strips with cornstarch to create a delicate, crispy exterior that helps seal in juices and enhance overall texture.
- Marinade Balance: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors, allowing ginger, garlic, and soy sauce to penetrate the meat completely.
- Cooking Time Precision: Monitor slow cooker settings carefully, stirring midway through cooking to promote uniform heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg