There’s nothing quite like coming home to the rich, savory aroma of Mongolian beef simmering in the slow cooker. This recipe delivers tender beef in a flavorful, slightly sweet, and garlicky sauce that coats each bite perfectly. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make—just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work. Serve it over rice or noodles for a comforting dinner that feels like takeout but tastes even better!
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
4
servingsThis recipe delivers tender beef in a flavorful, slightly sweet, and garlicky sauce that coats each bite perfectly. It’s incredibly easy to make—just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work.
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Ingredients
1 ½ pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
¼ cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¾ cup water
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
¼ cup green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions
- Place the sliced flank steak in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and hoisin sauce.
- Add the coated beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the green onions and sesame oil, then let cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
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