Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

4.93 from 38 votes

No need to get take out when you can make this easy Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef. The flavors blend together for the best dish that your family will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $30.01, $5.00 per Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds Flank Steak
⅓ cups cornstarch
2 teaspoons minced Garlic
¾ cups Soy Sauce
¾ cups Water
¾ cups Brown Sugar
1 cup shredded Carrots
green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Slice 2 pounds flank steak into thin strips.
Place the sliced flank steak and ? cup cornstarch in a large zip-top bag. Shake until the steak is evenly coated, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¾ cup soy sauce, ¾ cup water, ¾ cup brown sugar, and 1 cup shredded carrots to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cook for high 2-3 hours or on low 4-5 hours until cooked throughout and tender.
Serve over rice if desired and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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Notes

You can this dish over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Pro Tips for Restaurant-Quality Results

Slicing Beef - Chill steak 20 minutes for cleaner, thinner cuts that cook evenly. Try to make them about the same size.
Cornstarch First - Coating beef before cooking both tenderizes and naturally thickens the sauce.
Control Sweetness - Dark brown sugar makes a richer glaze; use half the amount for a less sweet finish.

Flavor Variations

Change Meat - If you do not prefer red meat, you can also make this with chicken instead. Follow the same process and slice the chicken breasts or thighs to make a
Gluten Free - If you have a gluten allergy, coconut aminos can be used instead of the soy sauce in this recipe. Coconut Aminos still has that great soy sauce taste but is a gluten free product so you can still enjoy this great Mongolian beef recipe in the crock pot. You can also try some hoisin sauce.
Spicy - If you prefer spicy dishes, you may also add 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes to this beef dish to add some kick to this Mongolian beef recipe.
Veggies - This recipe calls for shredded carrots and I love to use this vegetable grater to shred my carrots quickly. However, if you do not like carrots, you can use broccoli.

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