Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe
Transform tender flank steak into melt-in-your-mouth meat coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce infused with sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic. This hands-off Asian-inspired dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in a slow cooker, perfect for 4 servings with zero constant stovetop attention.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Total Time: 255
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Flank steak, 1 1/2 pounds
Cornstarch, 1/4 cup
Toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon
Minced garlic, 1 teaspoon
Minced ginger, 1 teaspoon
Low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup
Brown sugar, 1/4 cup
Sesame seeds (optional), 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Slice flank steak into 1/4-inch strips against the grain
In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar to create glaze
Place beef in a slow cooker, pour酱汁 over the meat
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours
Transfer beef to a plate and shred using two forks
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after cooking
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Scale the recipe by using a larger slow cooker and doubling ingredients
Technically, cornstarch creates a gel-like texture that mimics pan-searing’s caramelization
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg