Description
A comforting and simple Mongolian beef recipe that brings the family together with its delightful flavors and ease of preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- In the last half hour, mix cornstarch with a splash of water and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the beef on a plate and top with sliced green onions.
Notes
Consider searing the beef for added flavor and ensure not to overcrowd the slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mongolian Beef, Slow Cooker, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, Family Recipe