Description
This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef recipe brings the rich and hearty flavors of Mongolian cuisine right into your kitchen. The tender slices of flank steak, coated in a savory sauce with hints of sweetness and a touch of spice, create a dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Cooking in a slow cooker ensures that the beef is perfectly tender and allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced flank steak (1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 – 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
1 cup shredded carrots
4–6 green onions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sliced flank steak and cornstarch. Shake well to coat.
In the slow cooker, mix vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Sriracha sauce.
Add coated flank steak and shredded carrots to the slow cooker, stirring to ensure everything is well coated in the sauce.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for about 4 hours, until steak is tender.
Serve over white rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours