21 March, 2026
Mongolian Beef – Slow Cooker II
Posted in : Beef on by : MikeZ
Mongolian Beef – Slow Cooker II
Tender strips of Beef slow-cooked in a rich, glossy Mongolian-style sauce. Sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-style taste when served over Rice.Difficulty: Easy
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Whisk
- Medium Skillet
INGREDIENTS…
For the Beef:
- 1 ½ lbs. Flank Steak - sliced into thin strips
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
For the Sauce:
- ¾ cup Low-sodium Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Water
- 1 Medium Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic - minced
- 1 tsp. Fresh Ginger - grated (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. Hoisin Sauce - (optional)
- ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes - (optional)
For garnish
- 3 Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds - (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice the Steak into thin strips across the grain. Toss the Beef with Cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat Vegetable Oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the Beef strips for 1–2 minutes until lightly brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Water, Garlic, Fresh Ginger, Hoisin Sauce, and Red Pepper Flakes.
- Peel and chop the medium Onion into large squares.
- Place the Beef in the slow cooker. Add Onion squares and the Sauce. Stir gently to coat.
- Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until the Beef is tender and the Sauce thickens.
- Slice the whites of the Green Onion into 1" long pieces on the bias and crosscut the green ends into narrow pieces.
- Stir in the Onion pieces before serving over White Rice. Sprinkle with Sesame Seeds, if desired.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve over Steamed Jasmine Rice or pair with Lo Mein Noodles or Fried Rice.
Add Steamed Broccoli &/or Snap Peas for a complete dish.
Serve over Steamed Jasmine Rice or pair with Lo Mein Noodles or Fried Rice.
Add Steamed Broccoli &/or Snap Peas for a complete dish.
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