Description

Tender, flavorful Mongolian beef made in a slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal. This dish features succulent slices of beef coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for serving over steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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For the beef:

2 pounds flank steak, sliced thinly
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the sauce:

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the beef: Toss the sliced flank steak in cornstarch until fully coated.
Sear the beef: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef slices on both sides.
Make the sauce: In the slow cooker, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, and red pepper flakes.
Add the beef: Place the seared beef in the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the beef is tender.
Thicken the sauce: If desired, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

You can add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it on the stovetop after cooking in the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg