Description
A delicious and easy crockpot recipe for Mongolian Beef that offers rich Asian flavors and tender meat, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak (sliced against the grain)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (coconut sugar works as a substitute)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mix with cold water for slurry)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for searing beef)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced, fresh or ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 4 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Start by slicing the flank steak against the grain into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
- Create the Slurry: In another small bowl, blend the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Sear the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef in batches and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the beef to the crockpot.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot: Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the beef. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Gently stir to ensure every piece of steak is coated.
- Slow Cook: Close the lid and set to cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until the steak is fork-tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry and let it cook until desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle chopped green onions over the Mongolian beef and plate over cooked rice.
Notes
For storing leftovers, cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg