Delicious Mongolian Beef Slow Cooker Recipe
This easy Mongolian beef slow cooker recipe is rich, sweet, savory, and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice and enjoy a cozy, takeout-style meal at home.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs flank steak cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots
- Garnish: sesame seeds green onions
Instructions
- Add flank steak strips and cornstarch to a zip-top bag. Shake to coat evenly.
- In the slow cooker, mix olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, and carrots.
- Add coated beef and stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Don’t skip the cornstarch step. It helps thicken the sauce and gives the beef that silky, restaurant-style texture.
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for the most tender result. This makes a big difference in texture!
- Low vs. high setting: Cooking on low will give slightly more tender beef, but both settings work great depending on your time.
- Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha for a little heat.
- Leftovers reheat well! Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.