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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Savory Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef for Effortless Comfort Meals

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is a savory and sweet delight, perfect for effortless weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Thinly sliced against the grain.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari can be substituted for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Honey is a good alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Mix soy sauce with brown sugar for a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Water Reduce for a thicker consistency.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated fresh; use ground ginger at half the amount if needed.
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot can be used as an alternative.
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced for garnish.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil can be used.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare steak by trimming excess fat and slicing thinly against the grain. Optionally, freeze for easier slicing.
  2. Coat the sliced steak with cornstarch. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 1-2 minutes per side.
  3. Combine the seared beef in the slow cooker. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, water, garlic, and ginger in a separate bowl, then pour over the beef.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-2.5 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Thicken the sauce by mixing cold water with cornstarch and adding it to the slow cooker with green onions about 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Stir well before serving and enjoy hot with rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Consider marinating the beef for deeper flavor and feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.

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