Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0
Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 15 minutes

Level

Very Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound flank steak , cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 large green onions , sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 cup hoisin sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
507
Sugar
38g
Fat
14g
For a tasty and exciting dinner, try this Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef recipe. It's perfect for anyone who loves Asian inspired dishes without too much fuss. Slow cooking the beef ensures that it's tender and flavorful, while the combination of soy sauce and brown sugar creates the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Served with steamed rice and garnished with green onions, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want tasty beef. Mongolian Beef dish originates from Northern China and is still a well-loved Chinese cuisine worldwide. In a typical Mongolian beef recipe, the strips of beef are fried with vegetables to give it that crispy texture, but in this slow cooker recipe, the beef is tender and juicy and melts in your mouth. The dish is usually served over rice, and sometimes noodles can replace rice as well.

Instructions

1.Place the beef into a large mixing bowl and toss with cornstarch until completely coated.
2.Add the olive oil to a pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, browning on all sides. Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
3.Add the onion, garlic, and green onions to the slow cooker.
4.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger root, and hoisin sauce. Pour the mixture over the beef and stir to coat.
5.Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
6.Serve the Mongolian beef over steamed rice, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

PROS

This slow cooker Mongolian beef recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors.
The beef is tender and flavorful, and the dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a busy dinner time.

This recipe is also a great way to switch up the way you usually have beef or try out something Asian inspired

CONS

One of the cons of this recipe is that it takes time to prepare.
Also, the dish is high in sodium and sugar which can be of some health concerns.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is an excellent source of protein which is essential for muscle growth and repair. However, be mindful of the sodium and sugar content. Adding green vegetables to the dish can help offset some of the sodium and up the nutrient density.

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