Irresistible Mongolian Beef Crockpot Recipe You Must Try
This crockpot Mongolian beef recipe is sweet, savory, and packed with bold flavors, all while being incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy days and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- ½ cup water
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain and toss the slices in cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and water until well combined.
- Lightly grease the bottom of your crockpot and place the coated beef slices inside, spreading them out evenly.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef, ensuring all slices are coated. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours.
- Stir the beef to coat it fully in the sauce and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking for extra nutrition. To thicken the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 25
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