Emily’s Mongolian Beef in the Crock Pot

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 19
Emily's Mongolian Beef slow-cooked in Crock Pot
in Beef

Prep

15 min

Cook

4-8 hrs

Ready In

4 hrs 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb flank steak ( I also use stew meat , or what I have on hand )
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large green onions , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
522
Sugar
47g
Fat
21g
Mongolian Beef is a Chinese American recipe that has become a home-cooked favorite across America. It's a combination of tender beef in a sweet and savory sauce. The recipe was originally quite spicy, but the American version is often sweeter and milder in flavor. Emily's Mongolian Beef in the Crock Pot recipe is slow-cooked, which makes the dish even more flavorful and tender. With a combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Cut the steak into thin slices against the grain. Toss the steak in a bowl with cornstarch.
2.Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak, ginger, and garlic, cook and stir until the beef is browned, for about 2-3 minutes.
3.Transfer the beef into a slow cooker. Add soy sauce, water, and brown sugar, stirring well.
4.Cook the beef mixture in a slow cooker till it is tender and cooked through, for about 4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low.
5.Add chopped green onions to the slow cooker 10-15 minutes before serving.

PROS

Emily’s Mongolian Beef recipe is simple to make, delicious to taste, and packed with protein.

It is a great meal for family gatherings and special occasions.

CONS

The Mongolian Beef contains a high amount of sugar, so it may not be the ideal dish for diabetics or people with sugar-related health issues.

It’s also high in calories and fat, so it should be taken in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Mongolian beef recipe, when consumed in moderation, can provide an abundant amount of protein to support muscle gain and repair.
It is also a great source of iron and zinc, which helps in blood formation and strengthens the immune system.

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