Description
Mongolian Beef simmers to tender perfection in this effortless slow cooker recipe, bringing restaurant-quality flavors straight to home kitchens. Juicy beef strips bathe in a rich, savory sauce that promises comfort and satisfaction with each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) thinly sliced flank steak
Sauce Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) reduced sodium soy sauce
- 0.75 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) water
- 0.25 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded carrots
- 4 to 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Transfer sliced flank steak into a large resealable plastic bag, sprinkle cornstarch (or 45 grams) over the meat, and vigorously shake to create an even, powdery coating.
- Pour vegetable oil (or 30 milliliters), finely minced garlic (4 cloves), freshly grated ginger (or 30 grams), water (or 120 milliliters), low-sodium soy sauce (or 120 milliliters), brown sugar (or 100 grams), and Sriracha sauce (or 30 milliliters) directly into the slow cooker, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious sauce.
- Gently introduce the cornstarch-dusted flank steak and thinly julienned carrots (or 100 grams) into the liquid mixture, carefully stirring to ensure each piece is completely embraced by the fragrant sauce.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and select either HIGH temperature for 2-3 hours or LOW temperature for 4 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and absorb the rich, complex flavors.
- After cooking, delicately transfer the succulent Mongolian beef over steamed white rice, then artfully garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a vibrant, textural finish.
Notes
- Shake cornstarch-coated meat in a bag to ensure even, light coating that helps thicken sauce and create tender texture.
- Minimal prep time means you’ll spend just minutes mixing saucy ingredients before letting slow cooker work its magic.
- Sriracha sauce adds perfect spicy kick, transforming standard beef recipe into zesty family favorite everyone will crave.
- Carrots bring subtle sweetness and extra nutrition, blending seamlessly with rich soy and brown sugar base.
- Cooking on LOW heat allows meat to become impossibly tender, breaking down fibers for melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Green onions and sesame seeds provide fresh crunch and restaurant-style garnish that elevates simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg