Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef – Easy Crock Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe
Tender flank steak cooked in a rich, savory-sweet soy garlic sauce. This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is an easy, takeout-style dinner made right in your crock pot.
Ingredients
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1.5–2 lbs flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
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¼ cup cornstarch
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup beef broth
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1–2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
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Optional: red pepper flakes, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
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In slow cooker, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
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Add beef and stir to coat in sauce.
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Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours.
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Stir in green onions in the last 15–30 minutes.
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Serve over rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions.
Notes
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Add steamed broccoli or snow peas for a complete meal.
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For thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry in final 30 minutes.
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Leftovers keep well for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.