Description
Hearty Mongolian Beef recipe combines savory soy-marinated strips of tender steak with crisp green onions and a glossy sauce. Robust flavors reflect traditional Chinese cooking techniques while delivering a restaurant-quality meal home cooks can easily master.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds thinly sliced flank steak
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Seasoning and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat flank steak thoroughly with cornstarch, ensuring even coverage for optimal texture and flavor absorption.
- Combine toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in the slow cooker, creating an aromatic base for the meat.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, and water until completely dissolved, forming a smooth, glossy sauce with balanced sweet and savory notes.
- Pour sauce evenly over the meat in the slow cooker, gently stirring to ensure each piece is completely coated and seasoned.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and cook for 4-5 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 2-3 hours until beef becomes exceptionally tender and easily pulls apart.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle chopped green onions into the slow cooker to infuse additional freshness and mild onion flavor.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully transfer the succulent beef to a serving platter, spooning remaining sauce over the top for extra moisture and richness.
- Serve the Mongolian beef atop steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with additional fresh green onions for a vibrant, appealing presentation.
Notes
- Cut flank steak against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Customize heat levels by adding sriracha or red pepper flakes for those who enjoy spicier Mongolian beef.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and make the dish more diet-friendly for those watching sodium intake.
- Opt for gluten-free tamari instead of traditional soy sauce to accommodate gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on High) or 8 hours (on Low)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mongolian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg