Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef: Tender and Flavorful
A tender and flavorful Mongolian beef recipe that's perfect for busy nights. Let your slow cooker do the work!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Green onions, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Place the sliced flank steak in a large bowl. Add cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions.